Chiari Malformation Symptoms

[Tonguetied800]

I have had tongue fassiculations which have increased over the last few years. I eas sent to a neurologist and on to a neurosurgeon due to an abnomal MRI which indicated Chiari I Malformation and tongue atrophy. I cannot find any information as tongue fassiculation as a sign of Chiari Malformation and am wondering about the correct diagnosis.

[jptdad]

The last thing I want to do is scare you. However I recently visited my neurosurgeon and neurologist. I was checked for tongue fasciculation because I was experiencing these twitches mainly on the left side of my body. But there were none on the tongue. I asked what this was being checked for and they both said ALS, Lou Gehrig Disease. There is no one test for ALS. The body has to be monitored over a long period of time, an EMG should be done, possibly EEG also. And all test results along noticed symptoms and changes in symptoms are taken into account. You might want to mention this to your neurologist. I have not seen where tongue fasciculations are a sign of Chiari.

[selmaS]

Hi,

I am the Community Leader in the Chiari forum here on MedHelp....I have not had the tounge issues u mention, but u may find another member on the forum who has.

I want to invite u to join us on the forum....just click on the foums icon on the MH toolbar.....and select chiari malformation.
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I do hope u decide to join us, the members r great for info and support.

selmaS
"selma"