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I had a posterior fossa and cranial decompression in feb. still have bad headaches and dizziness, etc. is it safe for me to go to the mountains?
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Headaches: If you are having bad headaches and dizziness, I would suggest you get evaluated and avoid a trip to highe elevation at this time.
Answered 2/12/2020
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