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Could a pituitary macroadenoma or mild chiari 1 malformation cause headaches in the temples when bending, laughing or straining?

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Dr. William Gaya answered

Headaches: Yes both conditions can give you headaches. I see chiari malformation more likely to give you that type of headache as you described.

Dr Scherer agreed

Answered 10/23/2018

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A member asked:

Could a pituitary macroadenoma or mild chiari 1 malformation cause headaches in the temples when bending, laughing or straining?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Gaya answered

Dr Scherer agreed

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