[mollymum]

I have had a really down week after finally getting my MRI results. The neurologist sent me the letter rather than calling me in so he can explain the results and future prognosis and answer questions. I have had a 3 day wait to get my gp to discuss it with - that will be tomorrow. My symptoms are worsening and my swallowing and speech is crap and my eyes hurt a lot.
The report states that the findings are 'essentially normal' but it did show up a delightfully named 'chiari 1 malformation' at the base of my skull - ie part of my cerebellum has descended to the cavity where only the spinal cord should be.
Another invisible condition with similar symptoms with arguments over congenital vs acquired.
The neurologist states that this finding should not be related to my symptoms - ie he is sticking with the pcs diagnosis as a result of my accident. Very fed up very confused and slightly scared as the chiari thing may lead to surgical intervention if my condition worsens.