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Woke up with a headache, pain gets worse when i stand up. this type of headache happens maybe 10-15 times/year, type of migraine or spinal fluid leak?

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Orthostatic headache: Orthostatic headache is a medical condition in which a patient develops a headache while vertical and the headache is relieved when horizontal. Not all orthostatic headaches are due to CSF leaks. See a headache specialist for evaluation, tests and management.

Answered 7/15/2017

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A member asked:

Woke up with a headache, pain gets worse when i stand up. this type of headache happens maybe 10-15 times/year, type of migraine or spinal fluid leak?

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