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Is it possible to have a reoccurrence of a spinal tap headache a year later? having bad pressure when sit/stand up. had mri/ct scan both neg.

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Unlikely: It is not likely that your headache is related to the spinal tap after all this time with normal MRI tension type headache is the likeliest cause if it persists see a neurologist.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Carl Decker answered

Unlikely: It is unlikely that your current symptoms are related to a procedure performed a year ago.

Dr Weston and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/8/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have a reoccurrence of a spinal tap headache a year later? having bad pressure when sit/stand up. had mri/ct scan both neg.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Carl Decker answered

Dr Weston and another doctor agreed

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