no tendon reflexes below knees sudden - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

pacmule98 · 09-11-2003, 07:51 PM

Went to dr. for pins & needles feeling in extremeties, and numb patch on left calf. While i was explaining symptoms, he did exam and told me i now have no tendon reflexes below knee. did brain mri and found chari 1 malformation in cervical spine and the cerebella tonsillars are 4.mm below something. wasnt expecting to find this ,mmmmm. was looking to rule out tumor.. I also have severe i mean reallllyyy nasty pressure headaches in back of skull at bottom. didnt like me taking tylenol and advil like tic tacs so gave some darvecet to help, its touching it mildly.. the headaches are getting worse but the sensations in extremeties are loosening up, but now get periodical tingling in face. any clues go to nerologist but cant see me till november....
any advice

plymouth · 09-11-2003, 08:23 PM

I have heard of a few cases of neuromuscular therapists reversing chiari one when the pelvis is in flexion and the neck in extension. Your pressure headaches are consistent with the neck in extension since it is the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull that would be extremely tight. With the neck in extension the spinal cord is tethering the tonsil down into the foramen magnum of the skull competing for space with the brain stem. There just ain't room for both! The corrections are all soft tissue work (massage). The trouble is going to be to find someone familiar with the work. It's an advanced training that most massage and physical therapists are not taking. Good luck! It's gentle work that won't hurt and worth trying since you have to wait anyway. Don't let a chiro touch it! They'll make you worse. Most know, some don't. Best wishes to you, ~p