Is there life after Arnold-Chiari malformation?

Question: My husband had Arnold-Chiari Malformation when he was 22 and went from a stage 1 to 2 in a matter of weeks. He under went surgery to remove the bottom of the cerabellum and lamanectimy of c1, c2 and parical c3. Now after five years he is getting extream headachs and the nurve damage in the right side of his bady is getting wores. Can you have the malformaiton again? HELP!

Answers:
Arnold-Chiari causes unusual stress on the nervous system. It sounds to me that the cause of the disease was not treated, rather the symptom. So, whatever caused it in the first place may still be occurring. Ask your doctors why he had Arnold-Chiari in the first place and IF this cause was corrected with the surgery of removing part of the cerebellum (YIKES!). Please, keep in contact with your doctor, and please go and see a chiropractor. Not just any chiropractor, but one that specializes in upper cervical care (C1 or C2) with the express purpose of relieving nervous system dysfunction. I've put my e-mail up if you're interested, I could give you a list of chiropractors in your area who would do this. mchuseboe@yahoo.com. Please no spam. If not, you can go to chirodirectory.com. It's a start, but they do not usually list the chiropractor by specialty. I have some connections and could help you in your search, if its something your husband and yourself would try. Just so you know, I know many people who have tried chiropractic as a last resort and gotten great results. People have tried as a 1st or second resort, and gotten great results. The difference, those who waited and waited suffered needlessly for a long time.

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I'm not sure. I was checked for this disease not long ago and still have most of the symtoms. Just wanted to send you lots of prayers that your husband will be all right. The only treatment that I was aware of was the surgery and if he's had it I wish him the best of luck.

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You can have recurrence of symptoms with Arnold Chiari. There are multiple reasons for this. It's treatable so make sure he goes to a neurosurgeon as soon as possible. Good luck! .DrP

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