new to forum, multiple issues from MRI

[Woe]

I am new to the site. I have had migraine for 20 plus years, but they were resently lasting longer and getting more severe. My previous doctor retired and my new physician suggested I get an MRI.

I procrastinated several months, then after another 3-day headache, scheduled one. I honestly didn't think anything would be found, so didn't worry much about it until two days ago.

My dr. called and left a message that she had been trying to contact me for several weeks, and my phone was always busy. My MRI was abnormal and the following things were found. 1) I have a Chiari (sp?) 2) a chronic sinus infection with a cyst over my left eye, and evidence of bleeding in the brain.

I am schedule for a MRA early next week, and am to schedule an appointment with both a neurologist and neurosurgeon. This is very upsetting and I feel like I was hit out of the blue. I honestly didn't expect the MRI to show anything.

Anyway, this sounds like a good place to get support, get questions answered and learn from others experiences.

[LIZARD]

((((((((((((((Woe))))))))))))))))).

I am sorry you're having to deal with all of this. How scary. I don't have a lot of advice other than to make sure to get a nsg who is well-versed in Chiari, as so many are not. You can get referrals and help with other questions from the following forums:

The Chiari forum here on BT: http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/...splay.php?f=92 as well as:

www.WACMA.com
www.ASAP.org
www.conquerchiari.org
www.chiarione.org

Good luck, friend, and please let me know what you find out.

(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))),

LIZARD

[Boopers]

Hi Woe,

Welcome to the forum. I am so sorry to hear of your results from the MRI. It must have threw you for a loop. I know it would have me.
I, personally, don't know anything about Chiari but I do hope the specialists will be able to take care of you.
I'm wishing you all the best,
Linda

[LGH]

Hi Woe,
Just read your post.... sorry to hear all that is going on with you. I know it can be a scary thing not knowing what to make out of the MRI reports. I too got an MRI report back last week which I expected to be normal and it showed a Chiari I Malformation and sinus disease.
Let me know what your next test revels.

Take care.