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My fiance usually experiences numbness in the face and back of neck. she had vertigo a few years ago. should she get this rechecked? thanks.
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Yes: There is a potential problem with compression of the nerves leading to the symptoms she describes. Ideally, a neurologist should examine her, and she may require an MRI as well.
Answered 6/10/2014
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