Oropharyngeal dysphagia
Oropharyngeal dysphagia = when your upper esophageal sphincter, pharynx, larynx, and/or tongue fail to coordinate properly when trying to swallow. Can occur when one or…
Category: Etiological Co-Factors
A co-existing condition with a known causal relationship.
The Important Questions to Ask Your Neurosurgeon [Revised]
Most Chiarians go to see a surgeon with an expectation of them being knowledgeable in their field. However, while they might be a neurosurgeon, their…
Understanding Your Head and Neck Pain
You Might Have More Than A Migraine If… High-Pressure Headaches Those that suffer from high pressure tend to feel pressure behind the eyes (often mistaken…
Overview: Chiari Comorbidities & Etiological/Pathological Cofactors
When you start to educate yourself on a condition like Chiari, your vocabulary will be challenged. Most of us study with a medical journal article…
The Emmalyn Freeze Story – A Chiari Warrior’s Journey (Updated)
Colton had just finished his Chiari Decompression. He was headache free and doing great! His neurosurgeon came to me and said, “This is a genetic…
Brain Under Pressure – A Guide to Understanding Intracranial Hypertension [Updated]
Left untreated, this high pressure creates a “pushing effect” towards the only natural escape at the base of the skull (the foramen magnum) and th…
Spine Pulled Tight – A Guide to Understanding Tethered Cord Syndrome
TETHERED CORD SYNDROME (TCS) INVOLVES A STRETCHING OF THE SPINAL CORD, AND OFTEN YOUR MEDULLA OBLONGATA AS WELL, WHICH LEADS TO A HOST OF NEUROLOGICAL…
Overview: Chiari Comorbidities & Etiological/Pathological Cofactors [Revised]
When you start to educate yourself on a condition like Chiari, your vocabulary will be challenged. Most of us study with a medical journal article…
Brain Under Pressure – Understanding Intracranial Hypertension [Archived]
INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION (IH) AND IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION (IIH) ARE CONNECTED, BUT ARE NOT THE SAME THING AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT BE USED INTERCHANGEABLY. Intracranial Hypertension…
