numbness in lower back and legs :/

[Rosieboardman]

aghhh! ok, my lower back started to feel tingly and has just gone numb along with part of my legs! am really scared - does it mean anything or is it just normal???? been numb for about a minute now :(

[selmaS]

  I am so happy it let up for u....it may come and go, and that is the nature of the beast chiari.....

  

[Rosieboardman]

oh good  - thank you! it went after about 15 mins so not too bad!

[selmaS]

  Hi, I know this is scary, but it is quite normal for those with chiari and a syrinx hopefully ur surgery will help this issue.....

I had numbness that lasted weeks....try to relax