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My husband was told he has Bow Hunter's Syndrome by several local medical people who sent him to Mayo in 2021 for evaluation. He was seen by Neurology, the Spine Center, and Otolaryngology. No one did any dynamic scans. We were there is nothing wrong and he just should not put his neck in the position that causes him to black out. This means he has no life and cannot do the things he enjoys or drive for himself. We are continuing to try to find someone who can help. I am glad others have received vital help at Mayo, but I feel they failed my husband in this area. He had been a patient for many years at Mayo until this, but now it is difficult to get him to see any doctor for anything. If anyone has any suggestions as to what else we can try I would appreciate it.

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I have had the same thing for years ... comes and goes can turn my head and almost black out ..2 minutes later do the same movement nothing happens .. finally had one old wise dr. tell me after he could not duplicate it say" it's going to get worse ..or better ... or not change ... but till we could duplicate each time then live with it and adjust your life accordingly" which I have for about 15 years or so .. have bouts of it but if I have a bout I try to make sure not to try testing it to see if I can make it happen again or each time ... if I do that it tends to fade away too much triggering is not good for it also .. was told it was a blood vessel going through an opening in my spine more than likely ..