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I am having headaches after spinal surgery. how can i prevent them?
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Unusual: Sometimes pain in general and anxiety can elicit headaches. Is your headache worse when you sit up or stand up? If there was a CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) leak during surgery then it can present with headaches that are worse with sitting up or standing and better with laying down. If very concerned please speak to your surgeon.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Common: Headaches are common after new surgery and frequently are related to muscle spasm. However if it is related to low back surgery i would be concerned for a spinal leak or an infection...
Answered 8/17/2013
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