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Can anyone suggest a solution, pain killers don't make the problem go away they just mask it, and don't work that well anyway. The docs are busy and keep suggesting that i just wait for it to go away, but how long do i have to wait.
I have migraines and had to get some narcotics from my PCP the week after my LP. I only took two. Sometimes when pain takes a hold it is hard for it to let go. Sounds like you tried that.
Some on the forum have had good luck with acupuncture for pain. I go to a hypnotherapist for my extreme MS pain. I did not think it would work so well as it does.
LP headaches are worse when you rise up and decrease when you are lying flat.
I had a Neurologist say she would not do an LP on someone with migraines because it what you described can happen.
Usually they can do a blood patch soon after the LP, but I am no Dr. but I think six weeks is too late.
I have migraines and had to get some narcotics from my PCP the week after my LP. I only took two. Sometimes when pain takes a hold it is hard for it to let go. Sounds like you tried that.
Some on the forum have had good luck with acupuncture for pain. I go to a hypnotherapist for my extreme MS pain. I did not think it would work so well as it does.
I hope you find some relief soon,
Alex