I have idiopathic ih. had spinal tap done, terrible headaches/eye pain/sensitivity to light/nausea after. vision getting worse, what can i do?

Let them know: First of all let the person who did the tap know. You might need to go back for a "blood patch". Make sure all the conditions that cause pseudotumor have been addressed. (Low Iron, Vit A problem, thyroid issues, etc ) . Why are you not on a medication for this condition? (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor like Zonegran or Diamox.) I understand the concerns about Topamax (topiramate) (pregnancy category D)

Call your doctor now: You are describing a headache that can be caused by a leakage of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord called cerebral spinal fluid. This is not uncommon after a spinal tap, but it needs to be treated. The treatment, called a blood patch, is very similar to the spinal tap you just had. Call you doctor now.

Intracranial Hyperte: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a neurological condition with increased pressure around the brain without a tumor or other cause.Patients have headaches, nausea, blurred vision. After a CT of the head, a lumbar puncture is done to confirm the diagnosis and release pressure.Treatment usually continues with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and weight loss. Sometimes surgical shunting is done.