Stephanie’s Story of Chiari Survival My name is Stephanie Barzellone. I am the daughter of Texas State Representative Jerry Madden. I am a wife, mother of four children, and I am also a Chiarian. My journey with Chiari malformation started on June 2, 2008, when I was injured in a work accident. The saga includes multiple visits and repeated examinations by a variety of physicians over a two year period. Three general practitioners with exams...
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Jennifer’s Chiari Story
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We would like to thank Jennifer Espericueta for sharing her story with us: My Chiari Story Jennifer Espericueta 34 year old female, stay at home mom, former high school teacher After regular visits to a chiropractor for 2 years for neck pain after the birth of my 2 children I finally visited a pain specialist. That was when I was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation in June 2010. I was shocked; this was something I had...
Another Chiari Sufferer’s Story
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The following is a recent story about a Chiari patient from the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram dated June 15, 2011… BY ELIZABETH CAMPBELL liz@star-telegram.com BURLESON — Clyde Walker spends most of his time propped up in a recliner, unable to do much for himself. Standing, walking or even lying in bed sends pain shooting through his body. He has difficulty breathing and swallowing food, and his arms are becoming weaker by the day. He can’t work as a mechanic...
Shannon’s Story on YNN in Austin
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Your News Now (YNN) is an Austin area news channel that provided coverage of a July 4th event that honored Shannon’s memory. Click here to read that article and you may view the video of that segment below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpGmAvht8UA...
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