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A 74-year-old female asked:
Headaches for several months. goes and comes all on right side. above eye above ear and top of head.. tylonal gets rid of it but comes back dr and chiropractor says dry sinuses. chiropractor helps and leaves for a couple days but comes back?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Urge testing for temporal arthritis which is key to prevent blindness. Also have your dentist check for jaw and dental conditions. Vascular issues can be evaluated with Duplex study
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Reviewed Jan 13, 2022
Dr. Daniel Rosbergeranswered
Retinal Surgery 33 years experience
There is no role for chiropractics in your current problem. You need to be evaluated and imaged by a medical doctor. While this could be related to sinuses, other causes such as giant cell arteritis need to be ruled out.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Reviewed Jan 30, 2022
Dr. Bennett Machanic commented
Neurology 54 years experience
Fully agree that, in the case of a 74 yo woman, with described symptoms, chiropractic treatment is neither useful nor safe.
Jan 30, 2022
Last updated Jan 30, 2022
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