Chesterfield, VA

A 35-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. Laura Anissiananswered

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

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.

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