I Have Syringomyelia


A Syringomyelia anonymous support group with information on diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, along with personal stories and experiences with Syringomyelia. You're not alone.

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I Have This Disease

  i have something called syringomyelia it's a spinal disease where there's fluid in the spine. I took finding out that I also had...

"i Have Syringomyelia" And Need Someone To Talk To Please.

"I Have Syringomyelia" and had surgery 2 years ago putting a stint in my spine. It has not helped and my symptoms have gotten worse.  It is...
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50% of people who have this experience are in their thirties, 25% are in their fifties, and 25% are in their twenties. 100% of people who have this experience are women.

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Check out this group's What Is It Like To Have Syringomyelia guide, where people with this experience share their tips and hints.

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  • I have had chronic pain for nearly 8 years and the syringomyelia was picked up 5 years ago from a routine MRI. I have just discovered in the last week that if I sleep sitting up, I sleep better as the pain is less intense. Can anyone explain why this is?
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