Chiari malformation surgery

My favorite bedding hacks that make it easier to make the bed and keep it clean and comfortable with Chiari Malformation and other chronic pain conditions

Truth be told, I’ve gone back and forth about writing todays post. Even though I blog, and am present on social media, in all reality, I’m still somewhat of a private person. Some of you have been loyal readers for a couple of years, and you’ve seen glimpses into my life. You know I’m the...

What DOES Chiari Malformation Look Like? www.conquerchiari.org

Erica Rodriguez describes what it was like to have decompression surgery for her Chiari malformation.

A young college student's story of having a chiari malformation, brain surgery at UVA, and getting back to normal life.

Chiari Decompression Surgery: Understanding the Procedure, Benefits, and Risks Chiari malformation occurs when the lower part of the cerebellum extends into the spinal canal. This can obstruct the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) 🔶Symptoms: 🔷Severe headaches 🔷Neck pain 🔷Unsteady gait (problems with balance) 🔷Poor hand coordination (fine motor skills) 🔷Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet 🔷Dizziness 🔷Difficulty swallowing

When Your Brain is Falling Out: My Chiari Diagnosis - Diary of a Fit Mommy

September is Chiari Malformation Awareness Month. 💜 #AwarenessMatters

How I Explain Chiari Malformation

What is Chiari?

If you have been recommended for Chiari malformation surgery, you have likely thought, “can Chiari malformation come back after surgery?”

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Chiari decompression surgery removes bone at the back of the skull to widen the foramen magnum and create space for the brain. The dura overlying the herniated tonsils is opened and a patch is sewn to expand the space, similar to letting out the waistband on a pair of pants.

It is the four week anniversary of my surgery today… I’m healing up slowly, getting better day by day! More blog posts to come in the next few weeks as I heal! They put you asleep…