Chiari Malformation

[rubywagon]

Any TE'ers have CM and have continued their cycling? Thanks in advance.

[KnottedYet]

Ask your neurologist about extended cervical positions, and ask how stable the C1 and C2 are in your particular neck.

The neuro may suggest a more upright position if cervical extension is an issue in your case (and you may want a PT to help set up your bike and monitor you for the degree of extension set by your neuro) but I haven't heard of anyone being told to *stop* riding.

[rubywagon]

Thank you, I will do that. I have noticed that since I flipped my stem over to a more aggressive position, my symptoms have been getting worse, so I will definitely start with flipping it back over.

[beccaB]

I don't have any advice about biking with that, but my sister-in-law had surgery for that. She and my brother were very afraid, but everything went well and her surgery was successful.

[bunny_ninja]

oooh I am sorry to hear about the chiari malformation. They had to rule that out on me. I just have a run-o-the-mill cyst. Nothing major - just some crazy looking MRIs. I agree with talking to someone about your spine position.

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[rubywagon]

Thanks for all the info/help ladies.