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charlotte99756
charlotte99756

diagnosed last april lp 31.5 since then ive had 5 more lumbar punctures pressure has never gone above 26 since medicated. past couple of days in agony head is very uncomfortable today i feel like my head is being squashed , i cant concentrate on anything , eyes are blurred , feel terrible in general. papilladema grade 1 it hasnt got worse in the past year. Any advice? been to gp today and he said if dont improve he will send me to hospital the pain is awful , Any advice welcome thankyou xxx

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