Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 --- Recommend you contact Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI) in Denver, they can give you the name of the MSA support group. Their number is . Good luck. AL In shydrager@y..., aletta mes wrote: > There are a number spinal abnormalities (like Chiari I malformation, > Syringiomyalgia) which could cause fluid to build up around the > brain. None of it is common with MSA as far as I've heard it. There are > tests for most of these conditions and treatments which are effective. > > His most recent cat-scan indicated a lot of fluid on the brain. His > > doctor mentioned something about a shunt that can be put in to drain > > some of the pressure/liquid built up in his brain. Does anyone out > > there have exeriences with this procedure? > > > > Anyway, at this point I'm also looking for local resources in the > > Denver metro area. Support groups, specialists, etc. > > > > Thanks and I look forward to browsing the bookmarks. > > > > Craig > > > Gender of caregivers: Raises a question in my mind, who is more likely to > leave a sick spouse the male or the female? I stuck it out with my husband > through thick and thin, (blindness, illness, poverty) but when the crisis > was mine her turned, found someone else and left. > On genetic testing: as long as the results are mine and kept confidential, > I have no problem. I want my kids to know what they may be in for. > > aletta mes > vancouver, bc Canada > web: http://aletta.0catch.com > > > _________________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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