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arnold chiari malformation

I am having trouble with my sleeping pattern since surgery, I'm sleeping later in the morning like ten an eleven am.and when going to bed at night takes till early in the morning . Does having arnold chiari surgery have any thing to do with sleeping patterns? My surgery was in November 2015 then had to go back for 2nd surgery had a tare in the mesh for repair .
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  Hi and welcome to the Chiari forum.

Sleep patterns can vary at any point with Chiari and post op . I found I had to use an alarm to help me get up so I might fall asleep earlier...

My Dr had me begin with antihistamines to help with over producing  too much histamine and it is common for those of us with EDS....the anti histamines also help me with sleeping...I take mine 3 hours b4 bed...and going to bed at the same time each night is very helpful.....

Talk with your Dr to see what might work best for you.
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16744917 tn?1451266839
We have so much in common! My surgery was late December and I just had a leak repaired last week. I also have a major change in my sleeping patterns! Idk if it is due to the surgery or chiari but my sleeping is way off as well. Sorry I can't be more help!
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