I am a 38 year old accountant, on leave, mother of 4 and wife of too many years to count. I have 2 beautiful grandchildren, yeah I got an early start, married @ 16. I was diagnoised with Chiari Malformation in 1999 and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in 2005. I have been off work since late September 09 as my symptoms have forced my body to listen. I have always been one to fight through the pain and pay for it later but those days have come to an end. Now I am forced with a decision, surgery or... Full Bio