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The first run of our podcast on genetic disorders with our partner, RareGenomics, was a resounding success! You can listen to a recording of this podcast below, plus some bonus material from Dr. Perlman as she answers more questions about ataxia!
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Started by alicemay1 in General. Last reply by Honeybunch 37 minutes ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone, I am new to this support group and actually new to the world of chiari malformation. I guess I should start off by introducing myself. My name is Alycia and I have 20-month-old fraternal twin daughters. Last week my daughter was…Continue
Started by robin in General. Last reply by Jules0616 1 hour ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I am now 11 weeks post op from decompression and stenosis surgery. Physically there is still severe neck pain which I started pt again. Its funny how the physical therapist cant understand why Im not feeling better which leads me doubting once again…Continue
Started by Cami in General. Last reply by Cami 1 hour ago. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I hope I am not oversteping the discussion rules with this question. Has anyone worked with Dr. Robert Friedlander in Pittsburgh? If so can you give me your opinion?Continue
Started by OhMy in General. Last reply by Finallyhavedx! 2 hours ago. 17 Replies 8 Likes
Just a quick video I threw together of Abbey's time in the hospital.https://vimeo.com/68461401Password: onlyyouContinue
Welcome to ChiariSupport.org. We're glad you found our Community site. The purpose of this community is for people affected by a Chiari Malformation (types I-IV) to provide each other with emotional support. We are patients helping patients. We also have some parents/family members of those who suffer from Chiari Malformation.
What can you do on ChiariSupport.org?
1. Share your story on "My Page".
2. Start a new discussion on "Forum" and "Discussions".
3. Welcome new members with a comment on their page Welcoming Them To the group.
4. Share your photos/videos that inspire you or help you cope with living with Chiari Malformation.
5. Comment on other discussions and get to know your fellow members, make friends and get the support that WE ALL need.








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8 mo. Post-op CINE MRIPosted by Anglyn on June 14, 2013 |
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Video of pictures from Abbey's surgeryPosted by OhMy on June 15, 2013 |
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I Letter to Patients with a Chronic DiseasePosted by Lori D on June 17, 2013 |
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New to Chiari - would like guidancePosted by charsay3 on June 14, 2013 |
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heart to heartPosted by robin on June 13, 2013 |
Wonderful post by Abby on the ADD Support site. It starts with:
“Some times in life, we come in contact with those who just don’t get it or understand what we struggle with. I have many times. I guess the ones that hurt the most is family members who sweep it under the rug and hide it. Being misunderstood goes for other folks too, who struggle with other afflictions. “
Best of Ben's Friends is a collection of inspirational or informative posts from across our family of patient communities. To nominate a post, discussion, photo, or video, email the link to info@bensfriends.org.
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Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
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Ataxia (International)
Ataxia (U.S.A.)
Atrial Septal Defect
Brain Aneurysms
Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT)
Chiari Malformation
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Crohn's Disease
Disabilities
Eagle Syndrome
Erythromelalgia
Fabry
Fibromyalgia
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia(GPN)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Multiple Myeloma
Myositis
Narcolepsy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Sjogren's Syndrome
Synovial Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
Von Willebrand's Disease (VWD)
Other Rare Diseases
Posted by Tammy on June 19, 2013 at 4:40am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hi everyone getting ready to go in for my decompression surgery!!!! It is happening at 845 this morning and I am so nervous and anxious at the same time to see if this is going to help at all.......i will post updates as I go and want to thank…
ContinuePosted by Tammy on June 19, 2013 at 4:40am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi everyone getting ready to go in for my decompression surgery!!!! It is happening at 845 this morning and I am so nervous and anxious at the same time to see if this is going to help at all.......i will post updates as I go and want to thank…
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