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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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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.
Answered 2/19/2014
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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!
Answered 2/24/2014
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