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.
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Question QUESTION: I'm a 22 yr old healthy male. About 4 months ago I had this new onset of a headache that made me naseus and hurt really bad, it lasted about a month and a half, I had a Ct scan of my head done without contrast and it came back normal. Well the headaches eventually went away and now a month in a half later the head pain is back. It's on the right side of my head about 2 inches above my right ear and an inch or two towards the back of the head. It comes and goes throughout the day, its been back for 3 days now. It sometimes makes me feel a little off balanced and out of it. It seems like when I move my neck around and pop it, i get somewhat of a relief from it but it comes back. The main thing that I'm scared of is an anuerism. The pain is not bad enough to where it affects my sleep but its an intermittent pain there when i go to bed and when i wake up in the morning, and throughout the day. What could cause these symptoms? Thank you so much.
ANSWER: Hi Michael Cook, Thank you for your question.
It sounds like you could have a case of Vertigo yet if you feel your symptom could be from a Aneurysm you might want to think about a repeat CT scan or
Altrasound to rule this out.
Best regard. C.L.Fowler
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QUESTION: i dont have any insurance, and i cant afford to see a neurologist. the headache is now pretty much just everywhere, and not localized, it radiated to my whole head. my right eye appears to be somewhat more closed than my left, but i looked back on pictures from months ago and it seems that it has been like that, not 100% sure though. I am currently taking citalopram 20 mg, generic for (Celexa) for my anxiety. a few times today i felt really off balance, like i put my hand on a boat i was looking at, at the boat show and it felt like it was swaying, but it wasnt it was just me. i just feel really like my equalibrium is throwed off. and my head isnt right. should i be really concerned about this being an anuerism?
Answer These are symptoms
A droopy eyelid.
Double vision or other changes in vision.
Pain above or behind the eye.
A dilated pupil.
Numbness or weakness on one side of the face or body.
If a cerebral aneurysm ruptures, symptoms can include a sudden, severe headache, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, loss of consciousness, and signs of a stroke.
If you do have these symptoms my best advise would be to see a Neurologist.
Best regards, C.L.Fowler
