I am new to this group please excuse me. I found the group when searching for brain stem compression symptoms. I have Chiari Type 1 Malformation. When I saw your post, your symptoms seem to be similar to those experienced by persons with Chiari. I just wanted to see if you have heard of it or if you have had a brain or cervical MRI that might show it? Chiari can be induced by trauma such as yours. Mine was made worse from whiplash twice.

I think I successfully attached a photo showing my Chiari brain compared to normal brain. Chiari is a herniation of the tonsils of the cerebellum into the spinal column, which can cause brain stem compression & spinal cord compression as well besides the fact that it can cause a blockage of your cerebrospinal fluid. This disorder often is overlooked and gets misdiagnosed. Mine showed up on a 1994 MRI, I was never told. I discovered on my own just this August when looking over a 2006 MRI... If this could be the cause of your issues I just wanted to help. Regardless I hope you are doing better.

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