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Subject: Re: bloodpatch Is it true that one-third of the people whom receive dural bloodpatches for CSF leak acquire nerve root disease? I have an article stating these facts. I had 2 bloodpatches and one epidural saline injection 3 days prior to the 2nd bloodpatch and my sacral & coccyx pain is now unbearable. I cannot use that area of my back or sit at all without severe pain. Does an MRI show scar tissue? I also have an article stating bloodpatches carry the risk of arachnoiditis. Is this true? I know each person is different and getting needles in my back has certainly ruined my life. I now have either arachnoiditis from the myelogram or nerve root damage from the saline & bloodpatch. Any info would be greatly appreciated. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Susan,
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