Originally Posted by dtwaitmh

Yes you can develop a syrinx that quick and if so that usually means surgery is not an option anymore it is a must unfortunately because if left to long it can do even more damage and possibly paralyze you etc. etc. Have you been checked for EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) which is seen a lot in combo with chiari? Also what about CCI (cranio-cervical instability) which is caused by EDS and you have to do a MRI preferably standing but can do one sitting just not as accurate. Also TC (tethered cord) and retroflexed odontoid bone? Please feel free to ask me anything. At Dallas Neurosurgical there is Dr. Jackson and Dr. Denning that a lot of people said they liked and had surgery with. Do you not qualify for Medicaid since you are not working? Also join the Facebook groups there are a lot of people on their that have been to doctors. I am in TX too and it took me 12.5 years to get diagnosed and I had to fly to NY to do that so I completely understand how frustrating and disheartening this is. Feel free to contact me anytime. I am also a member of the Yahoo groups but haven't been theirs in awhile just FB right now. Take care and don't hesitate to contact me.