Okay People, I know that you're probably wondering about what things are going on since the last post. The results of the MRI were in yesterday and more testing and such is required so I have been referred to a neurologist which we will probably have to travel to Ann Arbor to see.
The diagnosis is this thing called a Chiari Malformation.
So to copy and paste from Wikipedia, here's more information.
Arnold–Chiari malformation, or often simply Chiari malformation, is a malformation of the brain. It consists of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum (the opening at the base of the skull), sometimes causing non-communicating [1] hydrocephalus as a result of obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow.[2] The cerebrospinal fluid outflow is caused by phase difference in outflow and influx of blood in the vasculature of the brain. It can cause headaches, fatigue, muscle weakness in the head and face, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, nausea, impaired coordination, and, in severe cases, paralysis.[3]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold%E2%80%93Chiari_malformation
The malformation I have is very small according to my doctor so it could be that I really do just have migraines but they want to be safe and do some more testing and gather more data about it with the specialist in these sort of things.
I know that this isn't exactly good news but it's not bad news either. I'm not going to die of this. It isn't exactly life threatening but it will be a test of my endurance.
So wish me luck.
I'll try to keep everyone in the loop as best as I can with this but I can't promise anything.
Positive thoughts = positive actions
Blessed Be
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