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...
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Stephanie’s Story
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...