wacma: Question @ sucessful surgery//with people dx with fms &cfs

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone,

I wondered about

people dx with fms and cfs who were later dx with chiari and had surgery,

was the surgery sucessful,

and do the results change depending on how long you've had it?

I would appreciate any and all stories,

Thanks and Hugs,

Deb /nh

fms, cfs, chiari symtoms (waiting for dx)

[Guest guest]

Yes, many of us were diagnosed with FMS and CFS and Lupus and Arthritis

and.......you name it. I was, and finally in February was correctly

diagnosed with Chiari Malformation Type 1. My surgery was 3/20/00.

I am VERY glad to say that I turned the corner this last Thursday, almost one

month to the day. Up 'til then I was questioning my recovery and the

decision to have the surgery. Now I can say I am SO glad I had it done. I

am feeling so much better.

Just like everyone says, it takes time (and a little bit of pain). I'm very

glad to say I'm a zipperhead now. IT WAS VERY WORTH IT! To all who

encouraged me to keep going and to be patient, thanks!!

Sheree

ACM Type 1, posterior fossa decompression 3/20/00