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Even tho you've had surgery for chiari 1 malformation decompression and it's been5 months. is there anything you can do to feel normal again? not so tired, irritable, head still hurting everyday headache just not yourself?

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Dr. Larry Armstrong answered

See your neurosugeon: Go back and see your neurosurgeon again. Make sure your cerebellar decompression is still open and not causing compression. If not, see a neurolgist who should be able to help with your headaches. Unfortunately, not all chiari malformations improve with surgery- good luck.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Even tho you've had surgery for chiari 1 malformation decompression and it's been5 months. is there anything you can do to feel normal again? not so tired, irritable, head still hurting everyday headache just not yourself?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Armstrong answered

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