FibroDoc's Forum New Message: Message 127: Surgery for FMS FibroDoc's Forum: Message 127 [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ ]    Posted by Jackie on 07/25/00 at 11:49 AM Subject:   Surgery for FMS Message Posted I have heard alot of information on surgery for FMS. It involves the Chiari which is located at the base of your skull. This is where the brain stem meets with the spinal cord (Brain Stem). FMS is believed by some to be caused by a narrower opening in the base of the skull. It is said to be pinching off the messages between our brain and our body. It is diagnosed by an MRI. I am scheduled to have one on August 14th. I hope this may bring some information on possible help for my condition. I believe I saw an episode of 20/20 with this surgery on it. They had several people who had this surgery on it. They had very encouraging stories from some and not so encouraging for others. I have had FMS for 16 years. I also have a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Originally I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome following a severe episode of mono. I hope this information as vague as it is will be useful in finding help for some of us with FMS. Good Luck! Jackie    Follow Ups:   Re: Surgery for FMS Tammy Miller   Posted at: 08/31/00 (2)   Re: Surgery for FMS Jackie   Posted at: 08/31/00 (1)   Re: Surgery for FMS Nancy   Posted at: 10/22/00 (0) Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Message to Post : I have heard alot of information on surgery for FMS. : It involves the Chiari which is located at the base of your skull. This is where the brain stem meets with the spinal cord (Brain Stem). : FMS is believed by some to be caused by a narrower opening in the base of the skull. It is said to be pinching off the messages between our brain and our body. : It is diagnosed by an MRI. I am scheduled to have one on August 14th. I hope this may bring some information on possible help for my condition. I believe I saw an episode of 20/20 with this surgery on it. : They had several people who had this surgery on it. They had very encouraging stories from some and not so encouraging for others. : I have had FMS for 16 years. I also have a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Originally I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome following a severe episode of mono. : I hope this information as vague as it is will be useful in finding help for some of us with FMS. : Good Luck! : Jackie   [ Posting Rules | Follow Ups | Return to FibroDoc's Forum ]