Has it ever been proven or found that chiari was caused or worsened by an accident?

[dyinginpain]

I am wondering if anyone knows of any cases personal or otherwise where Chiari has been found to have been caused by an accident or proven that symptoms brought about by an accident? Does that make sense? lol

[trimfreak]

how do i prove this i'm 36 yrs old never had a problem untill i fell at work and now i have a 9mm chiari malformation. i am a maintenance mech i also gotot the gym 5-7 days a week well i used to until i fell a year ago. now they are trying not to pay for my surgery cause they say i was born with it?

[Maureen101]

Nice to meet you.  Sorry its under these circumstances.
I too lived in Las Vegas several years ago.

Could you tell me the name of the NS at Shands you were
referred to.  I was referred to one but I cannot remember his
name.  When I looked up his bio on healthgrades Chiari was not
listed as his main interest although I was told it was.
Is UAB an airforce base?

Have a pain free day.

[pamelant]

Hi fellow sufferer, lol I just moved to Fl from Vegas and finally saw NS today. I'm being sent to UAB. I was given choice of Shanz in Gainsville or Birmingham. UAB is closer to me near Pensecola. But was told both had Great NS specializing in this condition. Hope it helps. I hope I get a call quickly to go to UAB. Today was yhe first time ever I got real answers and was totaly taken seriously. Praying you all find relief in some way.

[cekj79]

I was told that I was born with it but symptoms weren't severe until after I had two falls/concussions about 4 months apart.  I had moderate symptoms since I was about 16, however I had no idea what was causing the dizziness, etc.  As a teenager, I was told that I was probably having panic attacks so I dismissed all of my episodes.  Anyways, my doctor thinks that the falls seriously intensified chiari problems.  

[selmaS]

  Did u look at our list of Drs ?

I know there is one in Miami...and not sure there is one right in Jacksonville....but do take a look at the list and do some research of the drs on it.

   Glad u liked my idea : )

     "selma"

[Maureen101]

Selma,

That's a great idea.  I wish I had thought of
it.  Thank you Selma!

MRI tomorrow.  Anyone out there know of
a good NS in Jacksonville, Florida?