Formation of Scar Tissue/Pain

Posted by Nancee T on July 21, 1999 at 10:44:32
Hello,
I am a 40 year old female with Arnold Chiari Malformation/Syringomelia.  I underwent decompression/partial laminectomy C1/duraplasty brain surgery Dec 30 last year.  The surgery was a success as far as most of my symtoms (symptoms) were relieved and my flow study showed normal flow and no impedements.
Here I am 7 months later with all of my symtoms (symptoms) returned and a few new ones to add to it.  My current worst symptoms are:  excrutiating headaches, imbalance, nauseau, and tingling/heat/pain and numbness in my hands, feet and legs.  
I had a repeat MRI/flow study done.  It showed restricted fow.  They believe that it is caused by scar tissue.  Could scar tissue form that quickly? Could it have been, instead, a bleed after surgery,and the collected blood?  I was informed that removal of the scar tissue was not the best option, as it would regrow.  I have a spinal tap next week to see the level of my pressure so as to dPosted by Deborah to Denise on July 25, 1999 at 09:40:15

Who did this therapy Denise?  My Neuro mentioned going to a Chiropractor....did you try that?  I am concerned that my back may be made worse by seeing one....thanks for any info...how are you doing now?

Posted by denise on July 25, 1999 at 18:19:45
I go the chiropractor once a week  and myofacia once a week now. A year ago I started going to both and went 3 times a week to therapy and chiropractor. There are different methods of chiropractors. The one I go to has graduated from the Palmer method of chiropractic care. I think we need the combination of the two to see the best results of feeling "normal". I realize it won't ever be the same again but my "now normal" .
Hope this helps.
Oh ya, in the beginning, I also got in the deep end of a heated pool and did such excersises as riding a bike and crosscountry skiing motions ( wearing a float vest) this made me feel sooooo free. my hips couldn't do this out of water.
I think it helped flexibility.
talk to you again
D
Posted by CCF MD... on July 26, 1999 at 09:23:25
We hope things work out for all involved