I'll know shortly. I was diagnosed in March of '04, and had surgery to decompress in April of '04. Since then, I have been trying to get into the service to no avail. Finally, after fifteen MRI's, a dozen EEG's, and about 25 cotton-ball-pin-prick tests, I've healed to the point where I might be viable for service. My records are currently under review with the ANG. I'll let you know how it goes!
Chiari malformation is curable by surgery.
An Arnold-Chiari malformation is an alternative name for a Chiari malformation, a malformation of the brain consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum.
An AVM is an arteriovenous malformation, so it is a malformation that connects arteries and veins, while a Chiari Malformation (more commonly referred to as an Arnold-Chiari Malformation) is one where part of the brain herniates (pushes through) the base of the skull.
I think it can come back
Long-term prognosis for persons with Arnold-Chiari I malformations is excellent. Full recovery from surgery may take several months.
The Arnold-Chiari syndrome is a rare malformation of the brain. See also the link below.
chiari affects 1 in 1,000 people.
There is NO CURE for ANY type of Chiari malformation. Chiari 1 doesn't carry the same abnormal structure to the brain as Chiari 2 or 3 do. Decompression surgery might and only might help relieve some symptoms. There are a percentage of people who return to stable lifestyle, there are more who can't. again, THERE IS NO CURE for Chiari Malformation.
yes.
6weeks
I have done research and was told the average age of diagnoses is 27. People are known to have it from birth. Ive just found out my 9 1/2 YEAR OLD daughter has Arnold chiari malformation which she was undianoses for 5 years, at the age of 4 i noticed her having bad days that always came with vomiting , just glad we had a mri.
it depends on what your symptoms are. i have a 5.5 mm herniation and i am scheduled for decompression surgery on July 27, , 2010 (this Tuesday). i have scoliosis that my doctor is hoping will correct itself, and he also wishes that my herniation dooesnt get worse. my mom has a 8mm hern. and had surgery December 3 2009.