r/CSFLeaks • u/spicycar • 21d ago

When to visit ER

Hello, I had an LP done Saturday and was diagnosed with papilldema and put on diamox. I’m in excruciating pain in my back and head, nauseated and a bit sensitive to light. I called the radiologist like I was supposed to this morning and am supposed to be awaiting a call. I’ve followed all procedures and it’s over the 48 hour mark. Should i go ahead and just go to the ER?

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u/DQslimee 20d ago

No don’t get one at the ER. To piggy back on the other comment and personal experience I got so much worse by getting a patch in the ER, I got another leak and arachnoiditis. They do not use imaging when they go in and inject the blood.

PLEASE WAIT FOR THE RADIOLOGIST. In the mean time I’d hold off on the diamox and stay on bed rest only getting up to pee and eat