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My chiropractor found a spinal avm on my mri (back pain from slipped disc/tear). he said the avm was small and not concerning. should i see a neurologist for this, or have faith in my chiropractor? pmh includes craniotomy from temporal lobe avm. ty?

Q: my chiropractor found a spinal avm on my mri (back pain from slipped disc/tear). he said the avm was small and not concerning. should i see a neurologist for this, or have faith in my chiropractor? pmh includes craniotomy from temporal lobe avm. ty?

: ABSOLUTELY, SEE A NEUROLOGIST OR A NEUROSURGEON. You now describe two vascular malformations. Find an expert to handle future complications.

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ABSOLUTELY, SEE A NEUROLOGIST OR A NEUROSURGEON. You now describe two vascular malformations. Find an expert to handle future complications.

Answered 8/28/2023

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A member asked:

My chiropractor found a spinal avm on my mri (back pain from slipped disc/tear). he said the avm was small and not concerning. should i see a neurologist for this, or have faith in my chiropractor? pmh includes craniotomy from temporal lobe avm. ty?

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