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Why would the back if my head/neck keep going numb with dizzy spells no accidents or conditions that i no. doctor says it doesn't sound bad. ?

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Chiari malformation: Chiari I malformation is when the brain and skull are not compatible in size and can generate this -- have a brain MRI without contrast doen to be sure.

Answered 3/31/2015

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