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Should i be seeing a neurosurgeon for suspected migraines..?
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Neurologist: A neurologist would be more helpful for the diagnosis and treatment of migraines. A neurosurgeon performs operations on the brain-that is not the treatment for migraines.
Answered 6/12/2017
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No: A neurologist would be a better place to start. Good luck.
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