Medical Chiari tinnitus link?

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Hi Gang,

I have some insurance related issues and I was wondering of anyone

was ever told by their neurologist or NSG that their Chiari was

specifically the cause of their tinnitus? A neuro-opthamologits [chief

of neurology], three neurosurgeons, and a neurotologist [also a

surgeon] told me it is not. They all said there is no reason to look

at the structure of the brain and think that a compression of the

cerebellum results in severe tinnitus.

My severe tinnitus started 3 1/2 years before I believe I became

symptomatic for Chiari. 2 years ago I was able to occassionally break

80 playing golf. Now, I can't possibly walk the course and know where

my extremeties are exactly after being neurologically fatigued. IOW,

I suck (g). I did have some mild dizzy spells back then but it was

shown to be a peripheral vestibular problem by a rotary chair test and

calorics.

Thanks in advance,

Steve C

ACM 1 5-6 mm

not electing for surgery

Severe tinnitus

Mild Meniere's

Downbeating nystagmus