Suggest medications for chiari malformation
Patient: I was DX with chiari malformation 2 weeks ago and have been advised to see a neurosurgeon right away, but when my pcp called they where given an appointment for July 7th. I am having several sx and I m getting worried about my work and traveling in my car. Doctor: Hi,chiari malformations cause a variety of symptoms like neckpain, headache ,cerebellar ataxia ,lower cranial nerve palsies and brainstem and cervical cord compression.For this I would like to examine you and see your MRI films .Medicines to be given are pregabalin , steroids and analgesics .Thanks