Arnold-Chiari Malformation Support Group
Arnold-Chiari malformation, sometimes referred to as 'Chiari malformation' or ACM, is a congenital anomaly of the brain. Arnold-Chiari Malformation II occurs in almost all children born with both spina bifida and hydrocephalus, but ACM I is typically seen in children and adults without spina bifida.
I was diagnosed with Chiari back in August & had a list of symptoms... I was in a bad car accident a little over 2 weeks ago where my car flipped over. Thank God I had no serious imjuries but now my spine is really screwed up. I have slipped discs in my mid back, bulging discs in my neck, dextroscoliosis, grade 1 spondyliothesis, I may be missing something else. Now I don't know what is causing what symptoms...
Since the accident was just two weeks ago, I hope you are in a position where you can rest and allow things to settle down and see what is the most important thing to address first. I pray you have a good neurosurgeon, and that he/she is someone with great understanding of Chiari so that they can determine what, if any, effect this has had on your skull base, etc.
Thank the Lord you are at least alive...and I pray for your pain and suffering and your doctors and future treatment.