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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have iih. right ear and back right side of head hurt. head and back feel hot but no fever. spine starting to hurt.right side of face going numb.why?

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Dr. Eric Weismananswered

Neurology 38 years experience

Symptoms of IIS: can include blurred vision, diplopia, positional headache, ringing in ears, visual loss. The Diamox (acetazolamide) should help lower the CSF pressure. Let your neurologist know you have these additional symptoms so he can bring you in for another assessment.

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