When I woke up in the intensive care unit, I already felt like a new person. One is called idiopathic, or those a cause is seen on the MRI or other studies, and is treated with medication. The second is called non-idiopathic, or those with an underlying cause, and may be corrected. Causes for these may include tumors, aneurysms, vascular hemorrhages, malformations, hydrocephalous, and cervical, neck and disc herniations. Though the surgery, which has produced relief for Viano, has been done for many years, the challenge is in correctly diagnosing the condition so it may be correct.
Patients can be pain-free and without medication if the condition is corrected.