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Head pressure is ruining my life

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Nov 23 10:40pm | Replies (64)

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I am so sorry you are going through this. I know how debilitating and lonely this journey can be. I hope you have found doctors who have helped you by now, but just in case you have not - I wanted to share my experience. I also had severe head pressure (not a typical headache)- along with other symptoms and I was finally referred to Mayo's neurology department and they found that I had a CSF Venous Fistula which was causing a spinal fluid leak. These types of leaks are difficult to detect so most hospitals and doctors are not able to perform the correct tests/procedures to locate this issue. I say that because doctors in my local city thought they could help me, but all the things they did (lumber punctures, blood patches, etc) made all my symptoms much worse. I hope you find the cause of your issues and you can get relief.

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@leighannk I just wanted to welcome you to Connect. I agree that Mayo is pretty good at finding the issues that others miss. That was the case for me with cervical spine surgery at Mayo. As much as sharing medical information is needed, sharing compassion goes a long way in helping others find their way. I'm glad you joined the conversation.

Jennifer

Wow @leighannk , I planned on reaching out to Mayo Clinic about this exactly after reading a snip from Dr Carr. How did you get an appt? Was it really hard? How did u get them to agree to do this procedure? Please help. Any insight. Thank you! So happy to hear u have relief.