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A 52-year-old female asked:

I have occipital neuralgia, ddd & scoliosis. very likely have eds type iv. base of head feels like a vice & unexplained bruising behind r ear.? help? i have ferrous metal clips-mri? chiari?

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Dr. Prem Gupta
Dr. Prem Guptaanswered
neurology 50 years experience
See pain management: I am assuming that you are most bothered by pain. Eds is not curable but by itself does not cause pain. Your pain can be controlled by a pain management physician with a cocktail of medications or injections.
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Dr. Sewa Legha
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Need a good doctor: With multiple medical problems like yours, you need to find a good primary care doctor like a family doctor or an internist who can be the captain of your(health) ship!
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