I too want to tell everyone how thankful I am for this forum last year at this time I didn't even know what chiari was even though it defined my everyday. Today is a super painful day and I go in for my spinal fusion on tues,i know it won't cure it all but praying for some relief. Thank you all for sharing your pain, sorrow, good news and info it has helped me more than I can say. May your thanksgiving be as good as possible.