Guest guest Posted August 5, 1999 Report Share Posted August 5, 1999 Hi all, I AM a fraternal twin and i have ACM 1 6-7mm, but my twin doesn't (or doesn't appear to---never been MRI'd). I do have an older sister who's been told she has " a possible chiari malformation " though. Interesting huh... kim p.s., i was the bigger twin, i have congenital nystagmus as well from the chiari wrote: original article:/group/chiari/?start=21465 > Funny that you should mention twins. It reminded me when Alyssa had her > surgery in March, I met another mom with a set of twins. One of the boys had > spina bifada/ACM 2, the other did not. Her son's doctors explained this to > her by saying that the folic acid intake during her pregnancy (prenatal > vitamins and diet) was only sufficient for one baby. It evokes some > questions??? And I think it's a good reminder to women planning to have > children to be sure you take enough vitamins, and if you are carrying twins, > take some more. > > Beth > > p.s. , I am not implying that this situation applies to you, just > relating something I found interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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