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Was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri. is there another way to manage the condition so i won't have to get the spinal tap to relieve the pressure?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Should try acetazolamide to reduce the number of LP needed as that should help reduce CSF pressure.
Answered 3/13/2015
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Probably not : If your particular case has been fully evaluated, and intracranial pressure is unstable, than this very serious condition must be managed expeditiously and aggressively.
Answered 10/15/2016
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Pseudotumor cerebri: Typically spinal tap is used for Diagnosis and not as a mode of treatment. Medication, acetazolamide is typically used as well as other things like weight loss if appropriate...
Answered 8/9/2019
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