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Please tell me what can be done with the pain associated with chiari malformation?
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That is a tough one: Chiari malformation can cause headaches especially when the neck is in extension. Thus avoiding extension in bed may provide some assistance. Sometimes drugs that can lower CSF pressure (ie. Topamax, (topiramate) diamox, zonegran) can help. Of course when all else fails a c1 decompression can provide a potentially longer term solution. Please consult with your neurologist/neurosurgeon. Well wishes.
Answered 6/29/2020
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Will a CSF CINE flow study be able to tell me and my drs any information about a possible spinal fluid leak and my Chiari malformation?
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I had a supine mri cervical spine done and was reported as normal. I have symptoms of cervical instability and I measured CXA of 127 degrees, grabb oakes 8.9mm and harris measurement of 12.7mm, no chiari malformation. Could 'normal' report be wrong?
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