Can someone please review these MRI images?

[taratull]

I had these CSF Flow images done 3 weeks ago with contrast, and again 2 weeks ago..these are before the contrast..the last MRI showed no CSF flowing past the right side...can someone else tell me if they see anything here? I know I have a 5-6mm chiari malformation...My Neurologist has referred me to a neurosurgeon as well...I am in a TON of pain daily and have a hump on the upper part of my back (between my shoulder blades) I have been trying to find help for years and I am in the VA system..I got out of the military in NOV 2009 and they have denied me disability because they are telling me my chiari is congenital...any information on this MRI would be appreciated..:)

[*Stormy*]

I can't see where the pics are either but if it has already stated that you have no flow on the right side then I would say that you have already got the answers you need.

Getting to a NS is really important now as they will give you the best idea of how to proceed. Getting Chiari recognized as a disability is hard work...I just have trouble with some Dr's getting them to realize the impact at all...

Good luck with the NS!
Carolyn

[selmaS]

HI and welcome to the Chiari forum.

First let me thank you for your service to our country.

Unfortunately ur pics of ur MRI's did not open in ur profile page...and we r not trained to read them...but, we do have experience in dealing with drs and going thru the chiari craziness....we can offer support.

Finding a good chiari dr is key and not always easy...being in the VA system does not help....we do have a few other members also in the VA system....mayb they can offer u some info on how to get proper treatment.

CSF blockage is one of the issues NS's look for to determine who is a surgical candidate.

Overcrowding is the next issue...and then symptoms.Getting chiari recognized as a disability is not always easy...some r able to do it and win...others r still trying.
Congenital or not, chiari can be mis dx'd for yrs and can very quickly become more of a quality of life issue.This is life altering condition that needs attention and care.

We r happy to include u in our little family here, so sorry for the reason u had to seek us out.

"selma"