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What Causes Headache After Receiving A Spinal Injection?

I had a spinal injection yesterday about 2-230PM. About 10-1030 PM I developed a mild headache which has gotten slightly worse. I took ibuprofen 400mg PO without much effect and am unable to sleep due to the headache. Could this be a mild spinal headache and, if so, what can I do to relieve it?
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hi,

Leakage of CSF after the procedure in the lumbar spine can lead to a headache.

I suggest you consult your treating doctor for clinical assessment and thus management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Headache After Receiving A Spinal Injection?

Hi, Leakage of CSF after the procedure in the lumbar spine can lead to a headache. I suggest you consult your treating doctor for clinical assessment and thus management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist