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Stabbing pain in head when i move my head or eyes. i know i have chiari malformation/ not decompressed.when should i go to er? i can smile even so far

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Go to ER: You need to be examined just to be sure that there is nothing serious. Aside from that, you do need some relief in your pain.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

Stabbing pain in head when i move my head or eyes. i know i have chiari malformation/ not decompressed.when should i go to er? i can smile even so far

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Wright agreed

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