I have what is called Chiari Malformtion where lower part of my brian is falling down into my neck canal and putting pressure on my spinal cord. Here is informtion on the different types of Cm there only 4 types.Believe it's very scary and painful.The worse part of it all is sitting there can't doing nothing when a tremor starts so bad ur in unbelieve pain.Lats night I had 2 tremors that went to a mild serizure my dad and my finace wasn't able really do but watch make it didn't get any stronger.I refused go er cause most of last 5 to 10 mins that all.I still know what going on when it's happen and I just cry cause there nothing the can do for but just watch and make sure i don't hit any when they start.I like I said it very scary and painful that is no joke.Soon as I get my new laptop Im do video blog of the tremors so u can see what really going on believe it a scary thing seen when someone able look around and still about talk but shaking so bad it not funny.I hope the information will help understand some of what doing on with me.
Chiari Malformation
Chiari (kee-AR-ee) malformation (CM) includes a complex group of disorders characterized by herniation of the cerebellum through the large opening in the base of the skull (foramen magnum) into the spinal canal. The herniated tissue blocks the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and can lead to the formation of a cavity (syrinx) within the spinal cord. There are three main types of CM. CM1, the simplest and most prevalent form, is generally considered to be a congenital malformation, although acquired cases are recognized. (See diagrams below.) It is rarely apparent at birth. CM2 and CM3 are more severe congenital malformations that are apparent at birth and associated with complex defects of the brain and spinal cord.
Patients with CM1 may experience no symptoms. When symptoms are present, they usually do not appear until adolescence or early adulthood, but can occasionally be seen in young children. The majority of patients complain of severe headache and neck pain. Other common symptoms are dizziness, vertigo, disequilibrium, visual disturbances, ringing in the ears, difficulty swallowing, palpitations, sleep apnea, muscle weakness, impaired fine motor skills, chronic fatigue and painful tingling of the hands and feet. Because of this complex symptomatology, patients with CM1 are frequently misdiagnosed.How common is Chiari Malformation?
Until recent years, CM1 was regarded as a rare condition. With the increased availability of magnetic resonance imaging, the number of reported cases has risen sharply. Current estimates range from 200,000 to 2 million Americans with the condition. Genetic studies spearheaded by Dr. Milhorat support a hereditary tendency with a transmissibility rate of 12 percent. Women are affected three times more often than men. Approximately 3,500 Chiari operations are performed each year in the United States.
Yes there is a huge ass chance I may have a operation for cm type 1
