@Lemontree it is definitely very hard to get assessed and treated for ES & IJV compression in the UK, although we’re not the only ones, the situation in Canada is just as bad if not worse…
Strokes are possible, but extremely rare, the same for carotid dissection, there are a few research papers which mention cases. If you really wanted to tackle your ENT’s ignorance about it you could print off & take, although I think your policy of mentioning standard symptoms will probably get you further!
Did you have intra-oral surgery or external surgery? My only concern is that you might need a reasonable amount off the styloid to stop any potential vascular compression…The consultant I saw at my local hospital didn’t believe you could get vascular compression from the styloids either, I was really lucky that I’d found out about a great surgeon on here I could be referred to, although sadly he’s not being allowed to do as many surgeries on the NHS now 
And the styloids could be compressing/ irritating the vagus nerve, so this could be the cause of your stomach issues, quite a few members have had digestion problems.
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