Subject: What is Intracranial Hypotension? Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:48 pm
What is Intracranial Hypotension? Intracranial Hypotension Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension is caused by leakage of cerebrospinal fluid into the spinal canal, which result in a low pressure headache. IT comes under the definition of a Postural Headache because it is eased when laying down but worse when upright.The symptoms caused by this are as follows:
Headache Neck Pain Nausea, especially when upright Hearing problems Double vision Tingling in extremities Confusion
To find out more about Spontaneous Intracranial Hypertension visit [Only admins are allowed to see this link] by Consultant Neurologist Dr Raeburn D Forbes MD (Hons)
luv2sing1958 Member
Subject: Re: What is Intracranial Hypotension? Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:36 pm
That is the condition I have been labeled with so far. They can't do a spinal tap to test the fluid or check the pressure because I don't have enough fluid to do it safely. My neurologists are new to this. They are used to seeing the hypertension variety.
Wylee Member
Subject: Re: What is Intracranial Hypotension? Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:38 pm
Luv2sing, sounds like you need a blood patch. A myelogram done by a knowledgeable neuroradiologist would be able to find the leaks and seal them, as well as any leaks developed by the lp/myelogram. Any chance you caqn get to Durham, NC??
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Subject: What is Intracranial Hypotension? 
Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:48 pm
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