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Dural Ectasia In The Neck Diagnosed. Having Headaches. Have Disc Degeneration. Any Advice?
I have been diagnosed through a thoracic MRI with dura ectasisa in my upper neck, I have been seen by 3 neurologists and a pain mgt clinic I have had bad headaches since Feb. I a 50 year old female who is 5ft6in/145lbs
Everyone tells me they have never seen this before, I also have degeneration in my upper neck. Thanks
Everyone tells me they have never seen this before, I also have degeneration in my upper neck. Thanks
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The headaches that you have can be related to the dura ectasia or the neck pain- cervical spondylosis. This needs regular pain killers after assessment of the severity of the pain.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The headaches that you have can be related to the dura ectasia or the neck pain- cervical spondylosis. This needs regular pain killers after assessment of the severity of the pain.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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