Date:   10/18/2008 8:28:33 PM ( 16 y ago)
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The two are related.

Check out:
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/chiari_malformation/causes.htm


Which basically says the arnold chiari malformation is caused by spina bifida as well as other neural tube defects.



http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/spina_bifida/causes.htm


Neural tube defects: Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
NTDs may be isolated birth defects, may result from exposure to a teratogen, or may be part of a multiple malformation syndrome (for example, chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 18 or 13 syndrome). Isolated NTDs (those not due to a specific teratogen or associated with other malformations) are believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Although most of the specific environmental triggers are unknown, recent research has identified a lack of folic acid in the mother's diet as one of the risk factors.
The incidence of NTDs varies greatly among countries and by region in the United States. For example, the incidence is significantly higher in the British Isles and low in southern China and Japan. In the United States, North and South Carolina have at least twice the incidence of NTDs as most other parts of the country. These birth defects are also less common in blacks than in whites.

I will still get my midwifes thoughts on this, she will have a better idea how long to watch your diet before trying to conceive again. I don't recommend artificial supplements as there are plenty of good foods to get what you need.
 

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