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Had post concussion syndrome for 3yrs. still get heavy pressure feeling in head. been checked out by neurologist & he said normal. normal after 3yrs?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Get 2nd opinion.: First, have your primary care doc check you out to be sure there is nothing else going on. After that, consider a second opinion with another neurologist. It is your right, be sure to have all your records handy when you getting the second opinion for the neurologist to review.

Answered 5/30/2017

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A member asked:

Had post concussion syndrome for 3yrs. still get heavy pressure feeling in head. been checked out by neurologist & he said normal. normal after 3yrs?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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