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Hi, does spinal csf leak cause a heavy head feeling in the base of skull?
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CSF leak is a serious thing.. Your symptoms do not sound to be from that. If they persist pl have your MD check you
Answered 6/20/2022
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A true CSF leak, such as a post spinal tap leak results in a postural headache, worsened by standing, better supine. Not sure what you mean by "heavy head feeling". And do you indeed possess a proven spinal fluid issue of any sort?
Answered 6/20/2022
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