Arnold-Chiari Malformation?
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I was diagnosed with Arnold Chiari Malformation in 1999.  By my own personal choice I have not had the decompression surgery.  I encounter pain daily and the pressure from my cerebral spinal fluid having a blockage problem.  When there is a change in the weather that involves the barometeric pressure I can really feel that. I try not to reach for things over my head or lift heavy things as that brings about symptoms.  Feel free to email me if you want.  xyzfree2002@yahoo.com.
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The second condition you mentioned is actually called Arnold Chiari Syndrome. This is where part of the brain at the back called the Cerebellar Tonsils decend lower than they should and sometimes poke out of the bottom of the skull (where the spinal cord usually comes out). This can cause headaches but could also squeeze that part of the brain causing unsteadiness or weakness. Sometimes surgery is necessary to fix this. \n\nHere's a reliable website about it: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari\n\nSheehan's syndrome is damage to the Pituitary gland, usually during childbirth.If a woman's pituitary gland is starved of blood because she bled severely during childbirth, the gland may lose its ability to function properly. The pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain, is responsible for producing a variety of hormones that help regulate growth, reproduction, and metabolism. Tissue death in her pituitary gland and leads to "hypopituitarism" ie loss of function of these hormones.
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Arnold Chiari Malformation (named after two doctors)
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My son was born with a heart murmur.  He is now 4 years old.  He's intelligent, healthy, and active.  My wife and I were pretty concerned at the time, but the doctors told us not to worry.  They also told us there was a good chance it would go away in a few years.  As of his last check up a few months ago, it was still there, but smaller, and it still might go away.  The doctors tell us that it should have no impact on his size or ability to do anything, and so far they have been right.  They tell us that the only real concern going forward is that if he ever has surgery (for something else, not this) he will likely need to have antibiotics to avoid infection, so doctors will need to know about the murmur if he ever requires any type of surgery.  Good luck with your baby!
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Could be something neurological--Go see a doctor, asap!  Best of luck!
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I know someone that this happened to and they had damaged a nerve in their head from sleeping on the couch, laying their head on the arm rest. They had to get an MRI or something to figure it out, but they're just giving it time to see if it heals itself otherwise there's some kind of surgery. Might be your problem.
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:'( I am very sorry to hear that. I cannot believe that the doctors are saying that nothing is wrong. Do you have any neurological clinics in your area? I would recommend taking him to one or even a Mayo clinic. \nIf you have Barrow's in your area...they are tops. Even if they are far away, they are well worth the trip. YOu really need to get some help for him. I am so sorry about that.
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Ok...Lets face it... in real medicine world. This is a long article and you will love it.\n\nBackground: Agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is an anomaly that may occur in isolation or in association with other CNS or systemic malformations. Because the corpus callosum may be partially or completely absent, the term dysgenesis has also been used to describe the spectrum of callosal anomalies.\n\n\nPathophysiology: Dysgenesis of corpus callosum is usually a sporadic occurrence, although the incidence is increased in patients with trisomy 18, trisomy 13, and trisomy 8. Several familial cases have been reported. Organ systems other than the CNS, particularly the musculoskeletal and genitourinary systems, may be affected as well. \n\nFibers of the corpus callosum arise from the superficial layers of the cerebral cortex and they project to the homotypic region of the contralateral cortex by passing through the corpus callosum while crossing the midline. Disturbance of embryogenesis in the first trimester of gestation by some unknown insult leads to failure of the callosal axons to pass across the midline. These arrested axons form the longitudinally oriented bundles of Probst that are located medial to the lateral ventricles in patients with agenesis. \n\nSpectrum of abnormalities \n\nACC can be complete, partial, or atypical. \n\nWith complete agenesis, the corpus callosum is totally absent. \n\nWith partial agenesis (hypoplasia), the anterior portion (posterior genu and anterior body) is formed, but the posterior portion (posterior body and splenium) is not formed. The rostrum and the anterior/inferior genu are also not formed. \n\nAn atypical appearance occurs when the anterior to posterior formation is not respected. \n\nIn holoprosencephaly, callosal anomalies are atypical, eg, the splenium may be present without a genu or body. In middle interhemispheric fusion, a variety of holoprosencephaly, the genu and splenium may be present without the callosal body. \n\nWith pseudo corpus callosum, in conditions of complete or partial agenesis, the hippocampal commissure may become enlarged and appear like the posterior part of the corpus callosum. \n\nSecondary destruction of corpus callosum occurs when the genu and anterior body are destroyed, leaving the posterior portion of the corpus callosum intact. This can occur secondary to porencephaly or schizencephaly, in transcallosal surgical approaches to the lateral and third ventricle, and with hemisection of the callosum for the treatment of seizures. \n\nOther cerebral malformations may coexist with callosal dysgenesis. Examples of these include interhemispheric cysts; intracranial lipomas; and disorders of neuronal migration, such as schizencephaly, neuronal heterotopias, lissencephaly, and pachygyria. \n\nFrequency of abnormalities \n\nThe frequencies of some of the more commonly associated anomalies are as follows: \n\n\nCNS anomalies (85%) \n\nDandy Walker cyst (11%) \n\nInterhemispheric cysts \n\nHydrocephalus (30%) \n\nMidline lipoma of corpus callosum (10%) \n\nArnold-Chiari malformation (7%) \n\nMidline encephalocele \n\nPorencephaly \n\nHoloprosencephaly \n\nHypertelorism median cleft syndrome \n\nPolymicrogyria \n\nGray-matter heterotopia \n\nCardiovascular, GI, and GU anomalies (62%)\n\nFrequency: \n\n\nIn the US: The reported frequency is 0.7-5.3%. \nInternationally: The frequency is not known but could be similar to that in the US. \nMortality/Morbidity: \n\nACC may occur as an isolated defect, but it is frequently associated with other malformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic syndromes. \nAlthough ACC has been found in asymptomatic individuals, it is generally considered a potential marker for neurologic impairment. \nIn children, the prognosis is frequently related to other associated abnormalities. \nSex: ACC is reported to be more common in males than in females. \n\nAge: ACC is a congenital or a developmental anomaly, and therefore, is present at the
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Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss of a family member. Upon my many researches on surgery for chiari malformation,never have I seen anything about a spinal cord uncoiling near the brain stem. It sounds like your family has a good case against the place that did the operation. There are not a lot of places that have experience with this type of surgery. I have chosen not to have the surgery because of the fact that there are so many unknowns and many patients have had to have surgeries redone many times.  The one place that I have heard many good things about is The Chiari Institute in New York. If I was ever forced to have the procedure done,that would be the place to go to.  I hope you have success in getting the answers you deserve.
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NO! Think about it! How would someone manipulating an infant's spine help with this?? It just doesn't begin to make sense. I would never let someone manipulate my kid's spine for ANY reason. Ask any chiropractor who offers you this some RESEARCH and CLINICAL EVIDENCE (randomized trials) for this. Then ask  your doctor. It is NOT safe for kids to have their backs manipulated! Have you tried working on your child's diet??
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I had that for about 5 months, then I got dizzy.  I told my doc, went for an MRI, then a spinal tap, and guess what!?  I have Multiple Sclerosis!  WOO HOO!  I hope you don't.  You should go to your doc though, could be even worse!
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see a neurologist..............\nnot some  duck chiropractor who may do far more harm than any good.\n\nNeurologist can determine from mri's and testing exactly what damage has been done..\nyou can end up...with severe spinal damage resulting in nerve damage that no doctor can help if you don't get the right treament and chiro don't know diddle about nerve damage and spinal cord and cervical fusion,
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you need to sue, not only for your sake but for creating an awareness. The doctor you sue and also the rest who come to know of it will perform surgery with consciousness. Many are of the opinion that they dont have to worry since they dont lose anything.they tend to think  others problems are trivial. when they know it will hit them too they will come to terms.\nif you need help contact amylawassociates@gmail.com
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I hope that the answer is as simple as an inner ear infection, but the chances are it could be more serious.  My friend's son was vomiting every day at approximately the same time and after extensive tests they found a tumor in his head.  Everything has worked out fine and the little boy is doing well.  But I think that our bodies are amazing at letting us know when there is something wrong.  I am glad that she has a doctors appointment tomorrow.
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My husband, 24, has got an AVM in the Right parietal lobe of his brain.   I am not sure what a syrnix is, or where her AVM may be.  He was diagnosed with the AVM almost 2 years ago now, and has undergone 5 embolizations of it, with still more to go.  It has been a long, up and down battle, but as of now he is doing great!!   If you have any questions, or want to contact me, don't hesitate!--  Email me.  sonotech02@yahoo.com  \n  I work in the medical feild and have been researching this for the past 2 years with assistance from many doctors!
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A CT scan detected ascites, hepatomegaly with. enlargement of the caudate lobe and compression of the. inferior caval vein (VCI)......I think
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I've had ovarian cysts.  They weren't called 'tumors.'\n\nThe survery involved cutting a wedge section out of my ovaries but my overies remained and were capable of producing children.  \n\nThe procedure was like any other abdominal surgery--go under anesthesia, get abdomin cut open, 4 to 6 week recovery.\n\nMine was the result of polycystic overian disease also know as stein leventhol syndrome.