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I just gave birth to my son and received an epidural. twodays later, i got an excruciating headache, stiff neck and sensitivity to light. was that called an epidural headache?
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Epidural: Yes this could be an epidural headache from a dural puncture. You should talk to the anesthesiologist about this.
Answered 10/28/2012
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Probably : Headache when standing or bending forward, stiff neck, sensitivity to light are all symptoms of so-called postdural puncture headache. Fluid intake, caffeine tablets and bed rest are usually enough, but if symptoms last longer than a week the "blood patch" procedure is indicated.
Answered 1/13/2016
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Possibly : Your anesthesiologist should see you right away and evaluate you for a post dural puncture headache as well as meningitis. I the headache is positional and you have no fevers, meningitis is unlikely.
Answered 10/3/2016
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