A 64-year-old male asked:
dad is 64 yrs old,he has frequent pain which starts from left arm till neck then grows till head and forehead with eyes burning irritation.mri is clean,visited many neuro surgeons, but still pain remains.pls advice which specialised doc to consult?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
51 years experience Ophthalmology
Several options: Try a neuro-ophthalmologist and also a neurologist. Another option would be a rheumatologist.
Answered on Jan 7, 2016
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