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I have constant headaches which become excruciating almost instantaneously when i sit up or stand do i i have cerebrospinal fluid (csf) leak, i also get a runny nose sometimes. this has been going on for 25 days now?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
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Pathology 49 years experience
See doctor: If your runny nose is from CSF leak, there is a specific test for it. It is not a do it yourself matter and you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!
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