Hi and welcome to the Chiari forum.
The fact u r in Canada makes it difficult for u to tell u what u can or should do...we do have a few members from up there and they can offer insight as to what they found worked for them.
Too many drs dismiss chiari as the cause for the symptoms most of us have...even ur heart burn...chiarians r prone to GERD/acid reflux....
Keep track of ur symptoms...especially if u have ne changes or new symptoms.....but, the waiting game is played all over not just up there.
U deff need a chiari specialist and I added a link to a list of drs in Canada...u still need to do ur research on them, but this is making it a little easier as u have a place to start.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chiari-Malformation/CHIARI-DRS-LIST-CANADA/show/1270605
Unless ur symptoms change and u begin to have drop attacks or failing vision....please do not stress as that will only make u feel worse.
Avoid spicy foods, sodas, and elevate the head of ur bed to help with the heart burn for more tips go the the following link-
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/list?cid=236
There r several pages of info on diff types of Gerd and tips of foods to avoid, foods that r safe and how to modify ur lifestyle to help calm the effects.
Take deep breathes...know u r not alone : )
"selma"