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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.
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Epidural Blood Patch Experiences
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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.
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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:
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