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💡Did you know there are four types of Chiari Malformation? 🤯 Each type varies in severity and symptoms, impacting people in unique ways. 🔎 From Type I, the most common, often discovered in teens and adults, to Type IV, a rare and severe form, understanding these differences is essential for effective care. Look at the image to see the classification for each type. 🩺 🔷 Chiari Malformation Type I Most common form. Occurs when the lower part of the cerebellum called the cerebellar tonsils pushes into the opening between the skull and spinal cord called the foramen magnum. 🔷 Chiari Malformation II Both cerebellar and brainstem tissue extend into the foramen magnum. The structure connecting the two sides of the cerebellum may be absent or underdeveloped. 🔷 Chiari Malformation Type III Severe condition where parts of the cerebellum and brainstem extend through an opening at the base of the skull. Additionally, membranes surrounding the brain or spinal cord may also protrude. 🔷 Chiari Malformation Type IV Extremely rare condition characterized by an underdeveloped or partially formed cerebellum, a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. In this type, while the cerebellum remains in its usual position, some parts are absent, and areas of the skull or spinal cord may be exposed. ✨September is Chiari Malformation Awareness Month. 📲 Share and repost to raise awareness! #ComplexNeurology #ChiariMalformationAwarenessMonth #ChiariMalformation #ChiariAwareness #complexneurologicalconditions

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🧠 What Is Brain Fog? Presented by Dr. David Saperstein ⁣ Feeling like your mind is in a fog? You’re not alone. Brain fog is one of the most frustrating symptoms experienced by some patients with dysautonomia. 💬 “Is there a treatment for brain fog?”⁣ We find that the best results come from treating, as best as possible, the underlying causes, such as dysautonomia, MCAS, and sleep disturbances. ⁣ 🩺 With 25+ years of experience, Dr. Saperstein specializes in diagnosing and treating complex autonomic conditions. At the Center for Complex Neurology, we help you manage symptoms and reclaim your quality of life.⁣ ⁣ Ready to learn more? 📲 Tap the link in bio. 💬 Have you experienced brain fog? Drop a 💭 in the comments! 🔁 Save & share to raise awareness. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣#complexneurology #posturalorthostatictachycardiasyndrome #potssyndrome #ehlersdanlossyndrome #tachycardia postural potssyndromeawareness potsie dysautonomia dysautonomiaawareness invisibleillness pots eds spoonielife chronicillness spoonie autoimmunedisease anxiety chronicfatigue butyoudontlooksick notalldisabilitiesarevisible arizona phoenixarizona phoenix myphxaz azliving drdavidsaperstein

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Can collagen supplements help correct the underlying collagen problem in EDS? Not in the way you might think. When you consume collagen, it is broken down during digestion into smaller building blocks, including amino acids. Your body then uses those building blocks to make its own proteins. In EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes), the underlying issue involves genetic changes affecting connective tissue. Simply consuming more collagen does not correct that underlying genetic problem. 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 “𝐟𝐢𝐱” 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐃𝐒? 💬 Tell us what you’ve been told in the comments. 📌 Save this post for reference. 🔄 Share and repost it to help others understand what collagen supplementation can and cannot do in EDS. #ComplexNeurology #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #HypermobileEDS #hEDS #ConnectiveTissueDisorder #Collagen #EDSawareness #HSD #HypermobileSpectrumDisorder #Phoenix #Arizona