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I have a chari malformation that was fixed 12 years ago. i still experience some headaches and numbness. lately though when ever i sneeze i get numbness and tingling down my arm legs and torso. could this be compression in the area.

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Concerning: New symptoms like you are describing should be evaluated by your neurosurgeon. Please go see them ASAP

Answered 9/1/2015

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Neurosurgeon: A neurosurgeon is best qualified to evaluate you and order any appropriate tests to determine whether these symptoms are due to compression of neurological structures at the old operative site.

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