Chiari malformation can it come back

We would be no means take him over waves, but instead give him a nice smooth ride. Any thoughts on the effect that vibration might have on his chiari I don't want to take everything away from him, but I don't want to take a chance on his symptoms returning. He has already had the decompression surgery and duraplasty. I would avoid the tubing I would just avoid it to be safe How far post op is ur DS?

How is he feeling? Hi Im sorry to hear of your problems but I'm pleased to read someone else is in a similar situation to me don't mean that to sound horrid! I'm a few years post op and my symptoms recur regularly. I'm on my second neurologist and despite me telling them the symptoms are identical they are insisting nothing is wrong.

It's really frustrating and being made to feel like a liar is not nice at all. I hope you have more luck soon. The member u addressed ur post to has not been active recently and u may want to try and send a PM private message as then they will get an e-mail that someone is trying to get in touch with them.

And u may want to start a new thread to get input from the active members here as many of us have similar experiences. Hello everyone, I had my surgery in and I just started having new symptoms of nasuea, chronic fatigue, head and neck pain where my head and neck connects as well as pain in my limbs. I'm not sure if this is the chiari symptoms coming back worse or nerve damage from the syrinx.

Hi all My name is Cindy. Newly diagnosed and new to the forum. It's nice to have support especially during times of worsening symptoms. Would surgery possibly stop the tinnitus? Thank you. To get better replies u may want to start a new thread as this is older and not too many look at the older threads. Once u start a new thread u can continue to ask questions on that same thread so all the info u supply is in one place making it easier for us to answer u.

Surgery may temporarily stop the tinnitus, but it can come back as nething we take from NSAIDS to pain meds can also be a cause of it I know it is not a nice symptom to have as I also have it and I had surgery I saw ur Drs said ur Chiari was mild Did they rule out related conditions and see if u have a CSF obstruction?

That determines mild, etc Know u r not alone and came to a great place for support :. I have or had acm I had my surgery jan although I still have suffered withe headaches it has got much worse along with other symptoms I am really worried about it. There r related conditions that could be causing this Did they rule out tethered cord, ehlers-danlos and syrinx's b4 u had surgery? I am 16 years old and I had my chiari surgery about a year ago. All of my symptoms have come back and I am just really nervous.

My head is beginning to not only hurt in the bottom back of my head like before but it is also hurting around the scar. I'm scheduled to go to the NS a week from today. I just don't know what I need to be prepared for.

I really am extremely nervous. I have grown over an inch this year in height. Does that mean my bone could have grown back too? I had a post op MRI a few months after my surgery and I got the all clear. Haven't had one in a while. What does all this mean?

Is it possible I might need the Surgery again? I hate to say yes, but it is possible to need more surgery Is this the same NS that did ur surgery u r going to see? I had my post op MRI at 1 yr post op Were u checked for ALL the related conditions b4 ur surgery? I was checked for all of the other related conditions before my surgery such as syrinx and others. It is the same NS that did my surgery, so we will see how that goes. What would some of the underlying causes be? I just want to be ready for anything he might throw at me.

Well cerebral ptosis Intercranial hypertension can also develop post op, and for no apparent reason My symptom get worse. Do I need surgery? I have Chiari Malformation and I had decompression surgery 5 months ago I keep having pain in my neck into my shoulders and mid back also pain in lower back and shooting tingling pain down my legs what could this mean. What is the surgery for chiari malformations like?

How safe is the surgery to fix a chiari malformation? Related topics Laparoscopic surgery. Connect with a U. Disclaimer: Content on HealthTap including answers should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Product What We Treat. Topics Catalog. Apply for a Free Visit. For Doctors. About Us. Company Blog. Contact Us. Help Center. Chiari malformation can be caused by a structural problem with the brain, skull, or spinal canal.

Those structural problems can be present at birth—those are congenital defects. Chiari malformation caused by structural defects is also called primary Chiari malformation; it isn't caused by any other condition. Secondary Chiari malformations are caused by something else—most often by surgery. The surgeon may remove too much bone along with the tumor, allowing the brain to settle into the foramen magnum. It's also possible to develop a more severe Chiari malformation after surgery to correct a primary Chiari malformation.

During a posterior fossa decompression, the surgeon may remove too much bone, making it possible for the brain to settle further into the spinal canal. Again: this is very rare , but it is a possible complication of Chiari malformation surgery, one you should review with your surgeon.

There are four types of Chiari malformations, categorized by how much of the brain is protruding into the spinal canal. A Chiari malformation can disrupt the flow of cerebrospinal fluid CSF. CSF is necessary to protect your brain and spinal cord, and if it can't flow normally, then it's more difficult for your brain and spinal cord to send and receive nerve messages. The pressure caused by parts of the brain pushing through the foramen magnum can also cause nerve problems.

As you can tell, the majority of Chiari malformation symptoms relate to neurological problems. The symptoms do vary based on the type and severity, but the most common symptom is a headache.

People with a Chiari malformation generally have headaches in the occipital region of the brain; that's the back of your head, right where you skull joins with your cervical spine neck. These headaches are generally aggravated by particular positions and actions, including tilting your head back and coughing. For some patients, symptoms can come and go because they're dependent upon how much CSF has built up. Patients with Type I Chiari malformation may not have any symptoms—it all depends on the severity of the condition.

The best way to diagnose Chiari malformation is with a magnetic resonance imaging test—an MRI. The MRI will show the doctor the various parts of your brain, skull, spinal cord, and spinal canal; he or she will be able to see any abnormalities that could point to Chiari malformation. The recommended treatment depends on the severity of the Chiari malformation. As mentioned above, it is possible to have Chiari malformation and not have any symptoms—then you won't need treatment.

If you have pain, the doctor may suggest various pain medications to help control the pain. You may need to take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory NSAID , a medication that works to reduce inflammation as a way to reduce pain.

Or you may need an analgesic—a pain killer. Both NSAIDs and analgesics come in over-the-counter and prescription strength—your doctor will work with you to figure out the best medication for your pain.

Surgery can be used to relieve some symptoms of Chiari malformation; surgery is the only way to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord and nerves caused by the malformation. The goal of surgery is to stop the malformation from getting worse. Typically, surgeons use a posterior fossa decompression.