Putting myself Together, Literally
April 2008 Article
Having Chiari AND Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a real juggling act, every
single day. I wake up, and before I even get out of bed, I have to
assess what needs to be re-arranged and adjusted regarding my bones and
joints. I lay there and try to figure out what I did wrong while I was
sleeping. Was my head turned at all, or worse, bent backward? Was my
neck bent too far to one side? Did I lie on my side too long and knock
my hips out of alignment again?
Denial... is Powerful!
June 2007 Article
Chiari
malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of
the brain that controls balance. When the indented bony space at the lower
rear of the skull is smaller than normal, the cerebellum and brainstem can
be pushed downward. The resulting pressure on the cerebellum can block the
flow of cerebrospinal fluid and can cause a range of symptoms including
dizziness, muscle weakness, numbness, vision problems, headache, and problems
with balance and coordination.