We should not be surprised that removing an internal jugular vein leads to symptoms commonly associated with CCSVI. The next step is for neurologists to connect the dots…

Research details the following neurovascular symptoms as a result of internal jugular vein ligation (surgical removal or closure):
- Raised intracranial pressure
- Headache
- Diplopia (see photo)
- Hypoplasia of the transverse sinus (under development)

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hed.24428/full