# Finally some good news

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/finally-some-good-news/5299>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [August 26, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/finally-some-good-news/5299 "2014-08-26T22:19:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Alejandra](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/alejandra/32/2908_2.png) [@Alejandra](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Alejandra)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/finally-some-good-news/5299/1 "2014-08-26T22:19:03Z")

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Hey all! I just wanted to update you on my progress. I have been referred over to UCLA and i have an appt on the 2nd of September. It is with a neurologist,however she does not specialize in chiari. My goal is to try and have this NL refer me to UCLA’s Neurosurgery Dept. They have a Chiari Malformation Program but you need a doctor to refer you in order to be seen and the NL here where i live will not refer me to this neurosurgery program. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me. I am afraid that this NL with just want to give me pain medication and send me home. I am tired of taking medication and i feel that it is time to try other forms of treatment. Some advice on questions i could ask would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!