A member asked:

Have had a headache over entire head for 2+weeks since 4 days postpartum. ct scan is fine. it's worse wth straining on the toilet. ideas? getting mri

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Spinal headache: Did you have an epidural catheter? Was the spinal sac inadvertently punctured. Headaches that are worse with straining or increase when going from lying down to upright position may be due to a spinal fluid leak. Make sure the MRI of the brain includes contrast (gadolinium). Check with your obstetrician.

Answered 10/13/2014

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