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By Kmh1090 | Apr 09, 2012

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Opening pressure on lumbar puncture

I had a lumbar puncture today because I have been told I have pseudotumor and my opening pressure was 24. Dose anyone know what normal pressure is and is this high? Thanks in advance.

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selmaS

Apr 10, 2012

To: Kmh1090

Look to ur other thread and send a PM or add to it a message for cath...she will be able to answer ur questions regarding this condition and share what she is going thru as well.

Cath278

Apr 10, 2012

To: selmaS

Hi Selma, Thanks for the heads up on the new people here with IIH.
Hopefully I will be able to help them in some way.
Your a great advocate for us all! Will write soon. Cath

selmaS

Apr 10, 2012

To: Cath278

U r welcome...I know u will offer support and info and it important to be able to have first hand info....u do a great service here.

And i look forward to our next chat : )

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