# Correlation between Chiari & movement **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [August 23, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284 "2014-08-23T01:50:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kone](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/kone/32/2933_2.png) [@Kone](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Kone)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/1 "2014-08-23T01:50:15Z")
I was recently diagnosed. One of the questions i am curious about is whether others have seen a correlation between Chiari and sensitivity to motion I.e., boats, elevators etc? I have been extremely sensitive to any kind of motion for years. Maybe not surprisingly one of my most troublesome symptoms is related to balance and dizziness. I look forward to hearing from others - thanks! ---
**Author:** ![TexasMom1977](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/texasmom1977/32/2249_2.png) [@TexasMom1977](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/TexasMom1977)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/2 "2014-08-23T03:16:40Z")
I get dizzy very easily! I also get carsick/seasick at the slightest tilt. I have been that way my whole life! I never really thought about it being part of my Chiari… ---
**Author:** ![Kone](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/kone/32/2933_2.png) [@Kone](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Kone)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/3 "2014-08-23T16:57:15Z")
Thank you ALL for your responses! It is so nice to hear from others with similar issues. I too have always been this way - feet on the ground I always have said eg NO roller coasters, NO zip line - all of that stuff scares the crap out of me! Yes, even walking some days is challenging. I used to do yoga (well, I used to do a lot of things - was in Martial Arts for 7 years-3 different systems, weight lifting etc) but since January if I don't take the current meds I am on I am literally staggering and falling. I may be stabilized enough now to try yoga again (maybe not downward dog lol) - thanks for that reminder. I'm glad I'm here too - happy I found the site =) ---
**Author:** ![new2net98](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/new2net98/32/2893_2.png) [@new2net98](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/new2net98)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/4 "2014-08-25T22:34:04Z")
I'm very sensitive to riding on escalators because I have both depth perception problems, so it's hard to figure out how to position feet to get on & get off, and I get vertigo on them. Changing direction while walking is also an issue. ---
**Author:** ![Michelle5](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/michelle5/32/2938_2.png) [@Michelle5](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Michelle5)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/5 "2014-08-25T22:47:32Z")
Yes it do I no longer can take long drives unless I take medication for motion sickness prior, that includes flying, so now I just avoid it if I can! ---
**Author:** ![TexasMom1977](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/texasmom1977/32/2249_2.png) [@TexasMom1977](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/TexasMom1977)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/6 "2014-08-25T23:06:22Z")
OMG…me, too!! I hate escalators and my boys like to pick on me because I am always hesitant to ride one! And walking down stairs is bad, too, especially bleachers that I can see through! new2net98 said: > I’m very sensitive to riding on escalators because I have both depth perception problems, so it’s hard to figure out how to position feet to get on & get off, and I get vertigo on them. Changing direction while walking is also an issue. ---
**Author:** ![Kone](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/kone/32/2933_2.png) [@Kone](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Kone)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2014, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/7 "2014-08-26T01:14:06Z")
Definitely seeing a commonality here! Yes! Escalators, down stairs (afraid of falling), even if I turn my head to look over my shoulder when walking its hard to ‘reset’ when turning forward again. Any motion and/or head movement 😕 The meds I am on for the balance and dizziness helps (phenergen & Valium). I hate taking anything at all but it’s better than the alternative of staggering and falling. Does anyone know of any other meds to help with this? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/ben_chiari_community/original/2X/e/e30900c8db9e7859445c45df1a93b72099e1b777.png) [@system](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/8 "2014-08-26T02:31:04Z")
I haven't went boat fishing with my husband in over 3 years.. not only the motion but the jarring going on to my cervical spine was way to much. I'm not sure how it would feel since surgery (6/25). Won't be ice fishing this ear though... to big of a chance of slipping and falling and my luck it would be my head or neck I would hurt.... I'm kinda a klutz. ---
**Author:** ![new2net98](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/new2net98/32/2893_2.png) [@new2net98](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/new2net98)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2014, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/correlation-between-chiari-movement/5284/9 "2014-08-26T03:40:11Z")
STAIRS...the bane of my existence... TexasMom1977 said: > OMG.....me, too!! I hate escalators and my boys like to pick on me because I am always hesitant to ride one! And walking down stairs is bad, too, especially bleachers that I can see through! > > new2net98 said: > > > I'm very sensitive to riding on escalators because I have both depth perception problems, so it's hard to figure out how to position feet to get on & get off, and I get vertigo on them. Changing direction while walking is also an issue.