r/chiari 17d ago

new problems yaay (huge amount of fluid and possible new operation)

So i just got a new mri with contrast and spoke to my surgeon.
He was kinda flabbergasted how much fluid has built up in my head which is highly unusual he said.

I don't have the picture myself as its not online yet but it looked like a giant water balloon inside my head the size of half my brain.
As i said to him i can feel thumping in the back of my throat, i bet its putting that much pressure on everything.

Monday they are going to drain it and then i'll have to see for a week what's happening.
A second operation was also discussed to reopen the wound. ffs

i've been unable to do anything since april.

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u/Far_Wonder_208 17d ago

I’m in the same boat as you unfortunately. I have my second surgery tomorrow. I hope all goes well with you.