Diseases/Illnesses related to Chiari Malformations????

[Ponyta]

Could someone please list out any diseases/illnesses related to chiari malformations. Since I haven't been able to get any helpful answers from my doctors, I am looking into what might be causing my symptoms myself. My main two problems that I still have even after my surgery in 2007, are a horrible daze feeling 24/7 plus I see a kaleidoscope of colors in front of my vision field 24/7, even with my eyes closed. Thank you so much I greatly appreciate your time!

[*Stormy*]

Selma did a great job of explaining all those not much I can add to it!!

Post op...I do still get the dazed feeling at times and I still have most of my issues with vision...I have gone to several specialists but it still comes down to the same thing...damage from Chiari. So I am trying a med for the pain and I am just waiting patiently hoping things will continues to improve. I was warned by my NS that some things would probably be permanent but no one could really know for sure...

Check out the Health pages too..it lists a lot of the related disorders and has a lot of info on them.
Carolyn

[selmaS]

Hi...there r many things that can be associated as well as related to chiari.

Things that are associated are conditions like DDD (degenerative disk disease),stinosis,sinus issues, tinnitus,Hashimoto's thyroiditis,vertigo,IBS,bladder issues,blurred vision(floaters),numbness, tingling,balance issues, dept perception issues......

Related issues would be things like syringomyelia(syrinx), Ehlers-Danlos, tethered cord, pusedotumor cerebri (HII),hydrocephalus,HA's 2 types typical  chiari pressure HA. ....and migraines...which fits ur kalidoscope type.

There r so many I know I do not have them all....I hope this helps.

"selma"