There are a wide range of support options available in order to help you to understand your condition, or to help you through a recent diagnosis and knowing what to expect. We would encourage you to read through all of the information on this site to increase your general understanding. We are a small charity, run entirely by volunteers who are a group of patients, healthcare professionals, their families, and friends. We are not a government agency and are not part of the NHS. We endeavour to assist people living with syringomyeliaA cavity, within the spinal cord, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Syringomyelia cavities come in various “shapes and sizes”, from short, spindle-shaped cavities through to long, tense cavities extending throughout the greater part of the spinal cord. Read more &/or Chiari but, at times, may be unable to provide comprehensive support, for which we apologise. We will post additional notices, from time to time, relating to our various services.
Both Chiari and syringomyeliaA cavity, within the spinal cord, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Syringomyelia cavities come in various “shapes and sizes”, from short, spindle-shaped cavities through to long, tense cavities extending throughout the greater part of the spinal cord. Read more are relatively uncommon conditions. As a result, family doctors will seldom suggest them as a primary diagnosis, when confronted with the variety of symptoms that they may produce. Instead, patients will usually be referred to a neurologist or other hospital specialist. Once suspected, the diagnoses of syringomyeliaA cavity, within the spinal cord, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Syringomyelia cavities come in various “shapes and sizes”, from short, spindle-shaped cavities through to long, tense cavities extending throughout the greater part of the spinal cord. Read more and/or Chiari malformationAn anatomical abnormality affecting the lowermost part of brain, where it joins the spinal cord, at the top of the neck. Various sub-types are described – see under their individual names. The term hindbrain hernia is sometimes used to incorporate all forms. are then usually confirmed with MRIAn abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging. scanning.
The question then arises as to what treatment, if any, is required. This is when the affected individual needs professional advice. The Ann Conroy Trust cannot and does not offer such advice, to individuals. This is the job of appropriate healthcare professionals. The Charity does, however, provide a list of UK specialists who have declared an interest in treating syringomyeliaA cavity, within the spinal cord, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Syringomyelia cavities come in various “shapes and sizes”, from short, spindle-shaped cavities through to long, tense cavities extending throughout the greater part of the spinal cord. Read more, Chiari and related conditions.
We’ll talk about what you can expect to experience during your hospital visits. Here’s what we’ll cover.
We will advise you of what questions you could ask, whether you will be offered surgery and what to do about second opinions.
Otherwise known as a "craniovertebral decompression" and what to expect from it. We provide surgeon answers and insights.
A real insight with FAQs based upon one of our patients fairly extensive experience as a hospital in-patient undergoing surgery.
Chiari malformationAn anatomical abnormality affecting the lowermost part of brain, where it joins the spinal cord, at the top of the neck. Various sub-types are described – see under their individual names. The term hindbrain hernia is sometimes used to incorporate all forms. can cause a range of symptoms. Some patients may undergo surgery to help alleviate some of these symptoms, but those who do not can be supported in other ways, to manage these symptoms conservatively.
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