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Had a concussion 4 yrs ago.how would a doctor determine if i can qualify for occipital nerve decompression surgery to reduce chronic severe headaches?
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Concussion: Hi: it's probably best for your to see or talk to a neurologist who may be better answering this questions for you, to see if surgery recommended, and if so, if you will quality for it.
Answered 2/25/2020
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