When Is Chiari Malformation Diagnosis Ascertained After Cerebellar Tonsils Extension?
Sorry. I forgot to mention a couple things that may contribute- I have frequent issues with various parts of my body going numb. Some things stay numb like my fingers and parts of my feet. Others come and go like the outside of my face, arms, parts of my legs and back. Somethings are just reduced. I also have IBS-D.
Six millimeters or more.
Detailed Answer:
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I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Extension down into foramen magnum of cerebellar tonsils 3-6 mm is considered as an intermediate condition between Chiari 1 malformation and normality, clinical correlation is necessary.
Six or more millimeters extension is considered as Chiari 1 malformation.
I think a good part of your symptoms are related to this displacement of cerebellar tonsils compressing brainstem and spinal cord.
A cervical spine MRI is also necessary to evaluate the possibility of associated syringomyelia.
If there is 6 mm displacement of cerebellar tonsils and Chiari 1 malformation is found as responsible for your symptoms, surgical decompression of the posterior fossa is necessary.
You need to see a Neurosurgeon about this issue.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I could assist you further.
Take care.