Chiari Lifeline: Happy Holidays!

"Welcome To Chiari Lifeline."

Chiari Malformation is a serious neurological disorder where the cerebellum, the bottom part of the brain, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine. There are over 100 reported symptoms that are caused from CM. Those most common include; severe headaches, fatigue, general imbalance, memory problems, visual disturbances, dizziness, just to name a few.

CM affects about 1 in 1,000 people and this number continues to grow. Still many are left suffering and go years without a proper diagnosis as many doctors are yet unfamiliar with this condition.

If you or a loved one is affected by Chiari please visit the links provided below. Together, we can make a difference!

December 08, 2007

Happy Holidays!

As a member of the WACMA message board, I've read several posts from other members located in Central Florida who were interested in knowing if there is a Chiari support group here locally. I too was looking for one, found none, so I decided to start one myself!

You can find it under Yahoo Groups as Central FL Chiari Support Group or simply click on the Yahoo icon at the bottom of this page to join! Eventually, I hope to set up meetings to be held monthly.

It's so important to have someone who truly understands exactly what you're going through. If you need an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on, or a word of encouragement, you'll find it here.

Happy Holidays!