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Leak Week UK 2018: Day Four

Read the daily digest for Day Four or scroll down to see the day’s key graphics and publications.

CSF Leak Treatment

Today’s theme is CSF leak treatment. Many leaks heal without the need for treatment, but a not insignificant number do not.

IV caffeine, blood patching, fibrin glue patching and surgery are all different treatment options.

We’ve shared some information about a few of these as part of today’s online activity and you can also find out more on our website.

Epidural Blood Patch Experiences


You can read about two CSF leak sufferer’s blood patch experiences by clicking on the links below:

Clare Joy

Robin Palmer Hosking

CSF Leaker Profile: Suzanne Morgan

Click here to read about Suzanne’s experiences of a life with spinal CSF leak.


CSF Leaker Short Video: Donia Wheelan

Bite-sized Facts

Each day during Leak Week, we publish some bite-sized facts. Here are today’s fact:

Get Involved

You can support the mission of the CSF Leak Association in many different ways. If you want to help you can find out how by following the links and deciding which method fits you best. We appreciate any help you are able to give..

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