A member asked:

What would cause a headache that gets better when i sit or lay down, but comes right back with even light walking or going upstairs? the pain is 8/10

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Dr. Tarek Shahbandar answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Postural: If headache is worse when you get up than when you lay down it is postural headache. It can be due to dural tear or puncture (complication of a spinal or epidural wet tap). Get evaluated for other possibilities as well.

Answered 2/28/2014

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