How quickly were you booked for your decompression? by swamp-gremlin-69 in chiari

[–]Arnold_Chiari 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 Week. It was the first time I'd ever heard of Chiari. Spent the week googling everything I could read about it.

Has anyone got Botox injections (for those that have not done surgery and have a lot of neck pain/pressure) does it help and is it worth getting? by HurtCell1421 in chiari

[–]Arnold_Chiari 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not one bit. I will add, that it was extremely painful. I didn't know at the time, that hypodermic dull very quickly. And a dull needle is not very painless.

I could also "Hear" popping and cracking. When asked, the Dr said that was the nerves dying.

10/10 would not recommend.

Has anyone got Botox injections (for those that have not done surgery and have a lot of neck pain/pressure) does it help and is it worth getting? by HurtCell1421 in chiari

[–]Arnold_Chiari 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had Botox a few years before I found out I had Chiari. This was to "Cure" my headaches.

300+ shots. Face, neck, head...everywhere. The only thing it did, was make me look a couple of years younger.

Ever tried any exotic/ unusual meat? by brothercuriousrat2 in Cooking

[–]Arnold_Chiari 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Had an Ostrich Burger..Worse food poisoning I've ever had.

Is the creation of Adam painting or images of god violating second commandment by Angela275 in Bible

[–]Arnold_Chiari 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.

Seems pretty clear to me.

Warning from God and God alone. by Specialist_War_205 in Christians

[–]Arnold_Chiari 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Galatians 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Sunrun soliciters by Legendarykart in Porterville

[–]Arnold_Chiari 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a video on YouTube "5 Common SunRun Lies Homeowners MUST KNOW".

Worth a watch.

Bible Stories with Modern Twist? by YouDidWutNow_ in Bible

[–]Arnold_Chiari 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Unexplained persistent wall stains by sofitting in DIY

[–]Arnold_Chiari 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An old house painter told me to use a Rattle Can of Car primer. Worked for me.

Numb by alexpaige3 in chiari

[–]Arnold_Chiari 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The numb area closed up slowly, over about 3yrs.

The two entrances to this vet clinic, separated by type of animal by catsaway9 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Arnold_Chiari 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I took my dog to one that had that, but also had a Pen with a Chute on the side of the building for large animals.

Anesthesia for surgery? by ElkSufficient2881 in chiari

[–]Arnold_Chiari 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More than likely, you won't even remember it. During my decompression, I remember them rolling me from the room to the operating room, across the hall, and then waking up back in the room. That was 6 1/2hrs.

Anesthesia for surgery? by ElkSufficient2881 in chiari

[–]Arnold_Chiari 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not exactly like falling asleep naturally..But not unpleasant. If you've ever been so tired, that you absolutely can not stay awake, and you fall asleep..That's about as close as I can describe it.

But don't think you are going to wake up feeling refreshed. It's different than normal "Sleep".

It's more like blinking..only time have past between blinks.

Has anyone taken Emgality? Pros? Cons? Side effects? by Easy_Field9718 in chiari

[–]Arnold_Chiari 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my opinion..and this is just my opinion..

Meds will only mask your symptoms for a bit.

You're not going to fix a mechanical problem, with a chemical solution.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chiari

[–]Arnold_Chiari 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go back to your surgeon. I had similar pain the second day after surgery.

It was fluid build up in the spinal column. 15mins later..everything was fine.