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Nancy, you mentioned low pressure headache. What does that mean????
Hi there,
Low pressure headache, or CSF leak, is a type of headache that may occur (but not always) after a lumbar puncture. It may also happen spontaneously, or after a trauma. The person's head pain worsens when standing or sitting and immediately feels better when laying down. Bed rest, fluids and even caffiene have been known to help heal this type of headache. Sometimes a blood patch may be needed to repair the leak.
Does that help?
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Hi Nancy:
New insights into migraine pathophysiology and treatment are ALWAYS welcome--thanks so much for taking the time to give us a peek at some of the new reports. Enjoy the Symposium, and I hope you are feeling well.
Clemmie
Thanks Clemmie. I am pooped, but learned quite a bit.