Has anyone had a CNS leak following lumbar surgery

[OzzieandHarriett]

Hi,
I had a laminectomy and bilateral foraminoty from L3 to S1 and a discectomy at L4-5 a few weeks ago. I had some severe back pain while walking and developed a severe headache. It lasted over 24 hrs. When the nurse came to check my blood pressure, it was 188/110. She sent me to local hospital and they gave me morphine and catapress and got it down. My husband says there is a pencil like swelling beside my incision on left. The neurosorgeon wants me to lie flat in bed with an abdominal binder for next 24 hours. I am going to see him next week. If anyone had this what symptoms did you experience? How do they diagnose and treat it? Thanks so much! MaryAnne
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[Justin]

Hi,
I had a laminectomy and bilateral foraminoty from L3 to S1 and a discectomy at L4-5 a few weeks ago. I had some severe back pain while walking and developed a severe headache. It lasted over 24 hrs. When the nurse came to check my blood pressure, it was 188/110. She sent me to local hospital and they gave me morphine and catapress and got it down. My husband says there is a pencil like swelling beside my incision on left. The neurosorgeon wants me to lie flat in bed with an abdominal binder for next 24 hours. I am going to see him next week. If anyone had this what symptoms did you experience? How do they diagnose and treat it? Thanks so much! MaryAnne
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Hi MaryAnne,

I'm sorry that you've been dealing with this. Here's some information that might be helpful: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak -- MedlinePlus. It explains some of the common causes, symptoms and treatment for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.

Good luck and I do hope you feel better soon!

[OzzieandHarriett]

Hi MaryAnne,

I'm sorry that you've been dealing with this. Here's some information that might be helpful: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak -- MedlinePlus. It explains some of the common causes, symptoms and treatment for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.

Good luck and I do hope you feel better soon!

Thanks so much, Justin!
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