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Worried about possible CSF leak!!

I am worried that my brain may be leaking CSF.  About a year and a half ago, I laid down on my bed, and when my head hit the pillow, I got this strange sensation, like when you accidentally get water in your nose while swimming; and this clear, almost tear-like fluid began dripping out of my nose, like my nose was crying or something.  And it dripped maybe, 5-10 times, then stopped, and my nose dried up like normal, and it didn't happen when I put my head on the pillow again.  This happens quite frequently, about once every two weeks... If I put my head down in a certain position, my nose starts dripping this clear fluid.  I don't recall any head trauma that I may have experienced, I haven't gone through any kind of surgery or anything, so I just passed it off as sinuses (though I have never had any sinus problems in my life before, and this fluid seems to pour from my nose when I cry) And I didn't think anything of it until I found something about CSF and possiblities that the brain fluid leaks.  I want to know if this is an actual leak, and what I need to do to take care of it, where I need to go, or if it is just sinuses, and I can stop worrying.
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I forgot to mention, it drips massively every two weeks, but actually, it's constantly draining.  And it's clear, like tear-fluid, not slimy at all or foggy like snot; and there is NO pain associated.  It just feels like my head is draining.
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Is it serious?  I mean, I get some headaches every now and then, but they are bearable, and OTCs usually take care of it pretty good.  I know I should probably get it tested, but I am one of the people who don't have medical insurance right now, or money.
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Oh, I'm wondering.. do you think that maybe "cracking" your neck might cause it?  That's really the only thing I can think of that I might be doing to damage my neck.  Oh, thanks for your help by the way, I really appreciate it.
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I'm sorry, I have another question-  How would I know if I have any other symptoms of something serious?  Is there somewhere I can go that would have a list to indicate what illnesses, ailments, diseases; that I might have?
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