Do I have symptoms of Chiari malformation?

[jerrydub]

Hi Everybody, this question is for SERIOUS people. I wanted to just say that I'm glad I came upon this forum..Please, I know this post it a little long, but If you can take time to read this post, I would greatly appreciate it.  I think I may have Chiari Malformation symptoms. I'll list what happened and my symptoms..so here goes,  One day..I was sitting on my friends trunk on his car..he was already sitting in the car.and being a prankster, he turned on the engine and drove away at about..15-20 miles per hour..My body fell off the car and the back of my head was the first to greet the concrete.  I was laying on the floor and immeditley sat up and then I fainted for about 8 seconds. Head started to hurt for about 1-2 days.  About 1-2 years after my head trauma accident, everytime i turn my head left to right..I hear this fizzing/pop rock/sandpaper like noise in the same place I had my concussion. Also, the fizzing noise can be heard sometimes when I dont turn left to right, and it would last about 5-8 seconds. Overtime, I have also had headaches (not normal), but like a keen/ sharp headache in the very same spot.  I also get a numbness/(EX. sitting on ur leg too long) in my face,body, and hands somtimes.  This terrifys me as I dont evenn know what this can be.  I have had CT scans, MRI scans, and MRA scans for what I thought to be a brain anuerysm, but nothing showed up on the scans.. Now that I came upon this site..I'm afraid I share alot of same symptoms here. Do you think I have Chiari?

Thanks...

[jerrydub]

Are you talking about Obamie the Commie's health insurance? =S lol.

[selmaS]

See if u r qualified for state funded medical insurance...they have lower rates and cover those of us with a pre existing condition.

U still get bills, but it is better than not having ne insurance at all.


"selma"

[jerrydub]

I have not taken a thoratic, lumbar, or cervical spin MRI, only a regular MRI with contrast.  Once I save enough money, I'm going to get a CINE MRI done for CSF flow.

[selmaS]

If u have Chiari it is best to avoid a LP or spinal tap...a CSF flow test is the CINE MRI.....and the CINE is a very good route to take...have u have a cervical spine MRI as well as a brain MRI?...thoracic and lumbar spine MRI'S?

"selma"

[jerrydub]

by the way, which is better to do a csf flow test, spinal tap or cine mri?

[jerrydub]

I will continue to post updates when I get enough money to go see another Chiari expert...  Thanks Selma...its been an awful journey as I cant find what the problem is. May God bless your soul because of your will to help everyone on here everyday.