I Live With Syringomyelia and Chiari Malformation | Storytime with Kaite McKenna

This week, Kaite McKenna comes on the podcast to share her story of living with rare neurological conditions Syringomyelia and Chiari Malformation.
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[@jillkoczent2803]

Best of luck to you Kaite! I have a son who's been through a couple of severe, life-threatening medical things, he talks about that stuff like he's reading a book about someone else, very similarly to how you talk about your brain surgery. Kids are so tough! I hope that you find health and peace!

[@Gimpy-Deer]

Being someone who was born with Spina bifida as well as hydrocephalus (excess water on the brain) I found this episode highly fascinating. ❤️❤️❤️

[@JenWith1N]

I had 2 spine surgeries this past July. I had a very rough go. It would make a good story on your podcast. 😬

[@ameegrant6055]

Hello, were your surgeries successful?

[@elinordrake9716]

There's no time limits....hahhaahaha. No idea what part of the U.S she was finding G.P's with no time limits!

[@whoknows7834]

I also live with Syringomyelia and Chiari Malformation

[@ameegrant6055]

Hi, how are you doing? What symptoms do you have? Did you ever have surgery?

[@roslynpropst2750]

Hello my name is Roslyn I am 46 yrs. old I've also had this painful condition since birth and I have a shunt. My pain is so severe. Did you have your surgery?

[@ameegrant6055]

Hi Roslyn, hope you are feeling better. How lung ago did you have the shunt inserted? Have you had any issues with the shunt? Like infection, brain swelling etc? Please advise

[@ameegrant6055]

Hi, hope you are better now. Does this mean the Shunt was not a success?