Oh I forgot, (thats funny isn't it) the surgeon is the one who sent me to the nuerologist to make sure it was the Chiari causing the symptoms and not the KFS. It is the CM and he told me as of yet I have no permanent damage to the neves after running several tests. I truely would appreciate if you know of any good docs around here or Dallas it's about a 3 1/2 hour drive. Thanks Cathy