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Am a sandwich generation member, planning to move to be near kids. now mom has been diagnosed with arnold-chiari malformation. what to do?
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Most likely nothing: By her age, her chiari malformation likely is causing little to no symptoms. But to be sure, see a neurosurgeon who can evaluate her and advise you on the future.
Answered 4/2/2014
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