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A member asked:

What are the risks of living with a chiari 1 malformation? is there anything i should keep an eye out for? shiuld i get this fixed?

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It depends: You can be completely a symptomatic with a chiari malformation symptoms can vary and the decision to repair this surgically is completely dependent on what your are neurologically consulta neurosurgeon or a neurologist and discuss your option. If you are not troubled by this developmental malformation you will be advised to do nothing.

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Answered 5/29/2016

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Had surgery for a Chiari Malformation 4 years ago. Yesterday I decided to ride a roller coaster ride (not a good idea as I now know.) Now I have extreme pain in the back of my head into my shoulders. What could be the problem?

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I was just diagnosed with mild chiari malformation I have neck pain migraines pressure in the lower part of the head and neck and pain in my shoulder. Does mild chiari progress from here?

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Hi I have a question! Can Chiari malformation in back of neck cause little head shaking when I turn my head left and right? Or can my mild concussion symptoms come back couple years later?

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I have a Chiari malformation. What can cause the sensation and sounds of pop rocks in my head and back of neck? Others around me can hear it also! Its not when moving neck. It doesnt seem to be related to any joints. Its more like fluid moving.

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