Can a spinal headache/csf leak heal on its own
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I had a c section 9/1/17
Got the admitted to hosp with very bad headache
They offered me the blood patch which I refused due to risks being told at the time I'd only suffer for 8 days made me refuse it
Anyway 12 weeks on I've severe dizziness feel sick, pins and needles, weakness in arm, visual disturbances when I go in the shops
I've been given diazepam and they've saved me
The problem is, I've been offered the patch again
But this week I've felt the best since I've had baby, I've started driving again must admit lights still quite bad, but do I get the patch or not? Has anyone refused the patch and got better on their own? What's the long term side effects if I don't get the patch and the dizziness returns? I stopped diazepam yesterday to see if symptoms come back
I've read good and bad things about the patch but I'm scared to go back to where I was 11 weeks ago incase something goes wrong
Looking for help and advice please
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lynsey0838
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maureen_65564 lynsey0838
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ANY ANSWERS?
I'm having a hard time finding someone to diagnose me !
I have spine issues and now all the symptoms of a spinal leak!
Salty taste in mouth? ??
lynsey0838 maureen_65564
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Hi Maureen
There's a csf group in Scotland
Google csf uk
You'll find most Drs are not aware of the condition
There's one in stoke
Me Simon Ellis
Seems to be the only dr in north west (there's also one in London) not sure if his name
If you're on Facebook there's a group called csf leaks uk and others
There's a big support group
As yet I'm still searching for answers
oscar08120 lynsey0838
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kimberly16228 lynsey0838
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