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What do you suggest if i have chiari malformation. help with pain?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Neuro dr 4 options: Some CMs are asymptomatic and do not interfere with a person’s activities of daily living. In other cases, medications may ease symptoms, such as pain. Surgery is the only treatment available to correct functional disturbances or halt the progression of damage to the central nervous system. Most individuals who have surgery see a reduction in their symptoms and/or prolonged periods of relief.

Answered 7/15/2014

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