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Can a spinal headache cause long term effects?
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Assume: That you are referring to a post-lp headache, which have no long term effects on the brain.
Answered 3/23/2014
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Can be reversed: A very simple solution to a post-lp headache is a blood patch procedure, which can be obtained from most anesthesiologists. Headache usually responds within minutes to hours. Typically if not successfully treated, will spontaneously remit in about 6 weeks maximally. But why suffer, contact your doc.
Answered 3/23/2014
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Usually not: However see you doctor for further evaluation and possible need for a blood patch procedure.
Answered 3/23/2014
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