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Csf leak treatment had ct myleogram fibrin glue/blood patch instant relief. then high pressure headache and diamox (acetazolamide). csf headache back and painful.

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Dr. Neil Manago answered

? Leak again: You probably have a recurrence of leaking CSF if it is again a headache that is positional and goes totally away when lying down and reproducible when standing or sitting.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Csf leak treatment had ct myleogram fibrin glue/blood patch instant relief. then high pressure headache and diamox (acetazolamide). csf headache back and painful.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neil Manago answered

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