Doctors categorize Chiari malformation into three types, depending on the anatomy of the brain tissue that is displaced into the spinal canal, and whether developmental abnormalities of the brain or spine are present. Chiari malformation type I develops as the skull and brain are growing.
Evening primrose oil is LIKELY SAFE for most people when used for up to a year. It can sometimes cause mild side effects including upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, and headache. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Taking evening primrose oil is POSSIBLY UNSAFE during pregnancy.
Itchy and inflamed skin condition (eczema). Some research shows that taking 0.5 grams or more of evening primrose oil for 16 to 24 weeks does not reduce itchy and inflamed skin symptoms in adults or children. Most research used a specific evening primrose oil product (Epogam, Scotia Pharmaceuticals). Some previous research showed beneficial effects.