Hi. I was diagnosed with Chiari almost 4 years ago, but, at the time, hadn't had any major life alternating symptoms...the most annoying ones probably being my horrible balance, headaches, and dizziness/"seeing stars" when moving my head too quickly.
Everything was fine, so I decided to take a teaching job in China and moved here August of last year. Lately, I've been experiencing some worrisome changes in my symptoms. My toes and bottom of my feet are becoming numb several times in a day. I have also been experiencing more back, neck and shoulder pain. I really noticed it after yoga two nights ago..the pain lasted for a day, off and on. My throat has gotten worse as well. I remember last year singing with the kids (I teach grade one) during class, but now I find it extremely difficult because my throat will get this annoying "tickle" or scratchy feeling and I will have to drink a lot of water.
So, I want to get another MRI to see if my herniation or the syprinx (that they claimed was on my spine, but not a big worry at that moment) has gotten bigger. I've only had that one MRI about 3 and a half years ago..and I know, I should be getting them regularly. My question is: does anyone know any Chiari Specialists anywhere in Asia? I'd be willing to go almost anywhere, as flights are rather cheap from here. I'm afraid to just go to a regular neurologist here in Guangzhou, China...I'm not sure how reliable they will be. I really hope someone can help me out. Thanks!