About CONNIE FOWLER Expertise MAIN QUESTION ARE CHIARI MALFORMATION ,TETHERD CORD SYNDROME WITH RELATED DISORDER.
ADHD, Hidden learning disorder, Autisms, Tethered cord syndrome, Pseudo-Tumor, Spina bifida, Syringomyelia, Hydrocephalus,
Experience I can help with questions on Chiari malformation and related disorders like ADHD, Hidden learning disorder, Autisms, Tethered cord syndrome, Pseudo-Tumor, Spina bifida, Syringomyelia, Hydrocephalus, I went four years with not getting proper help for my son with Education and Medical issues. The Chiari type I malformation is a rare, neuromuscular deformity at which most Neurosurgeons believe it is present at birth. The brain exists in a cavity surrounded by bone. The brainstem normally sits in a funnel-like cavity just above the spinal cord. The problem occurs when the posterior fossa is not developed properly. Instead of the brainstem sitting in its proper space, the brainstem is pushed downward through the skull, causing pressure on the cerebellum and spinal cord Another concerns is the normal flow of CSF through this area because the cerebellum are pushed into the opening of the base of the skull meeting the spine can cause obstruction to its natural flow. (This downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils is called the Chiari malformation.)
Organizations The Organization that I belong to is Our Chiari kids, Keeping kids healthy, Child care network,
Education/Credentials December 2000 my son went in for brain decompression his Filum released (Tethered cord syndrome) as these are not a done deal surgery and we have years of doctor appointment and possible more surgery's, my heart and soul is in the understanding and research of this condition that the Doctor said my son was born with, as I am finding out this can be a genetic disorder as my self I have been diagnosed with Chiari and my oldest son has Scoliosis which is a sign of Chiari malformation.Because this is a rare disorder not to many people know of it or understand the disability that can come with it if left untreated, this is my goal to bring more awareness and be a support to those who have been told they too may have Chiari Malformation.
Basic child care resource, Child developement, Child Behavior, Reaching to new heights in the research of chiari Malformation.
Question I have had pain and in my neck, shoulders and arms. My doctor checked my CPK and it was slightly elevated. I had a muscle biopsy- The diagnosis says 'Denervation atrophy, early, slight. Comments- The atrophic fibers of either histochemichal fiber type, some of which overreact for nonspecific esterase, indicate denervation. The paucity of atrophic fibers and absence of signs of reinnervation suggest a recent onset. There is no evidence for a myopathy or an inflammatory process in the available specimen. My question is what does all these mean and should I be concerned. Does it mean something serious could be wrong? My Doctor is sending me for an MRI of the neck and lower back. I am most curious about what the results of the muscle biopsy actually mean? Any help would be great. Thanks. Heidi
Answer Hi Heidi
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Denervation atrophy results when nerves that supply skeletal muscles are severed. When motor neurons innervating skeletal muscle fibers are severed, the result is weakness . If the muscle is reinnervated, muscle function is restored, and atrophy (wasting away) is stopped. However, if skeletal muscle is permanently denervated, it atrophies and exhibits permanent weakness paralysis and reduce muscle tone without other obvious cause. Eventually muscle fibers are replace by connective tissue, and the condition cannot be reversed.
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