Guest guest Posted December 29, 2002 Report Share Posted December 29, 2002 Hi everyone my name is Lucas. I live in Dawson Creek, BC Canada with my wife of 14 years ;a my son age 8 years old and my darling daughter April Helen. For years I have had lots of medical problems I was told it was all in my head. I've even had 3 heart attacks and six bypasses. But as far back as I can remember. I have not been able to sleep more than 2 - 4 hours a night. Plus so many other things such as major back pain to the point I can't even feel my legs. Passing out all the time major headaches. All the while being told it was in my head. I was even put on a mental ward many times. They kept saying I had to grow up and stop crying every time I had a pain. Then Last year I had a MRI. at first I was told there was a small growth in my brain and that it was nothing to worry about. Last week a Nerosurgon looked at the results and told my Doctor what it was. Arnold Chiari Malformation type one. I was told I would need an operation. Now I must admit I'm scared to death. I also have Neurofibromotosis type one. Which causes tumors to grow inside the body and on the outside as well. This in it's self is very painfull. Well that's my story so far. I'm looking forward to chatting with others with Chiari. Thanks and God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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