Lumbar Puncture headache

[stephieZ22]

I had an LP done 5 days ago and the headache became severe literally my entire head throbbed,as well as my neck, and my mid back hurt... was relieved by laying down. That night I became so depressed from this headache. The next day about 30 hours later, I got a blood patch... almost instant relief but the pain is back, not as severe though only behind my eyes, in the sinus area, and on my forehead as I stand and sit. Becomes better upon lying down.

Is this a failed blood patch?

Could it be a subdural hematoma as I read that you can get a subdural hematoma from a LP and it presents the same symptoms as a post spinal headache. It scares me because I read that in a subdural hematoma the mortality rate is 80%!

If anyone can help me that would be wonderful. THank you.

[lmkeller]

Hi - I came across this thread tonight, and I was wondering what your outcome was from the LP? I realize its 2 years later, but I was diagnosed with MS yesterday, and I've been reading stories and about the disease all day. Is it possible that you posted your results, but I can't see it? I'd love to know how everything turned out for you.

LMK

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. Yes, it can be a failure of epidural patch or there is another leak which was missed or there is a subdural hematoma or even herniation of tonsils. It is difficult to diagnose this on net. You may need a MRI for this. Also sometimes, a dye can be injected into the spinal fluid and entire spine’s CT scan is taken to locate the leak.  Please consult your neurologist regarding this. Take care!

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