Hi Jennaaf,

I'm sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. Chiari Malformation Type 1, there are three types, are flawed "parts" if you will, of your cerebellum, which controls balance.  Usually the cerebellum and these structures of the brain stem sit in an indented space at the lower rear of the skull, above the foramen magnum (a funnel-like opening to the spinal canal). When part of the cerebellum is located below the foramen magnum, it is called a Chiari malform Type 1 is the most common type and a person may not have any syptoms associated with it. 

Medications don't typically "hide" symptoms of any disease, rather, they help us manage, or lessen them. Does that make sense? A small dose of any medication prescribed by your doctor taken correctly can help manage and/or prevent the condition for which it was prescribed. Why did you stop taking it? 

Let me know if this helps,

Nancy