I was recently involved in a car wreck. Actually a semi ran over me. That being said I have had ACDF surgery at levels 5/6. I'm still trying to get over having my spine fused and then I find this on my MRI report which was done before my surgery. Does this sound familiar with anyone?
The findings for C1-2 Appoximately 7 mm caudal descent of the cerebellar tonsils. Findings most likely due to Chiari I malformation. Not enough of the brain is examined to exclude other causes such as intracranial hypotension.
Now I'm concerned. I do have an appt. with a Neurologist in mid Dec for SEVERE headaches but I want to know what I should be prepared to hear because this is all new to me. I have muscle weakness, neck pain (since I just had surgery hard to tell if that's the cause or not.) My legs and arms are either tingly or numb more often than not. I blamed that on the symptoms which caused me to have my spine fused in the first place. Now I am scheduled for a new MRI but this time it's for my lower back pain that radiates down into my leg. Sorry to be long winded but The last line of that MRI report has me the most concerned. I had never even heard of it until after I had surgery to release the compressed nerve in my neck. I'm not asking for a diagnosis from anyone but honestly I'm scared to death. This does not sound good AT ALL!