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Suggest Medications For Chiari Malformation

I was DX with chiari malformation 2 weeks ago and have been advised to see a neurosurgeon right away, but when my pcp called they where given an appointment for July 7th. I am having several sx and I m getting worried about my work and traveling in my car.
Wed, 31 Aug 2016
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Hi,chiari malformations cause a variety of symptoms like neckpain, headache ,cerebellar ataxia ,lower cranial nerve palsies and brainstem and cervical cord compression.
For this I would like to examine you and see your MRI films .
Medicines to be given are pregabalin , steroids and analgesics .Thanks
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Suggest Medications For Chiari Malformation

Hi,chiari malformations cause a variety of symptoms like neckpain, headache ,cerebellar ataxia ,lower cranial nerve palsies and brainstem and cervical cord compression. For this I would like to examine you and see your MRI films . Medicines to be given are pregabalin , steroids and analgesics .Thanks