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I suffer from ongoing headaches/migraines that dont lift day or night, in 8 months ive had 2 lumber punctures to try ease pressure. after the first lp i was fine for 3 months but then they started again. what could cause these headaches to persist?

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

Incre: you may have increased inteacranial pressure, you may have a condition known as pseudotumor cerebri.

Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

I suffer from ongoing headaches/migraines that dont lift day or night, in 8 months ive had 2 lumber punctures to try ease pressure. after the first lp i was fine for 3 months but then they started again. what could cause these headaches to persist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

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