"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!
Many of you might have heard the country singer Rosanne Cash, daughter of the country legend Johnny Cash, recently underwent decompression surgery for Chiari. She is reported as doing well and is looking forward to getting back into the recording studios soon! The story of her success is truly an inspiration to those of us with CM.
Please visit the following link to read her story: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/12/12/people.rosannecash.ap/index.html
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