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.

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lumbar puncture

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Has anyone had a lumbar puncture after chiari surgery? I had the decompression in July and was doing well but proggressivley the symptoms are coming back. Not thrilled about the idea of having one but I don't know what else to do.
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I would go through with it. It may be able to tell them if the decompression was/wasn't successful. They want to check for the opening pressure I am assuming. If it is high, then the opening may be too large and a shunt or larger patch might be needed. If the pressure is low, it could mean that a blockage has formed somehow. Have they done an MRI or a Flow Study to check for a blockage? I would have them do that before the lumbar puncture.
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I had to have a pacemaker put in because of the tachycardia and problems with heart probably caused by chiari. Having the LP done today. Read a study that my NS did about this only 6 people but they all got relief. Hope it works.
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You will be on my mind today. Hope all goes well and that you get some relief. *HUGS*
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I had the LP today and I actually feel better. I don't have the headache or the pressure feeling. I am hopeful and think this may have been just what I needed.
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What did the doctor say? Was your pressure high or what? It seems silly to have to go through a lumbar puncture after having the surgery to help with the pressure issues. I hope they are able to get things working well again.
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