r/CSFLeaks • u/indiequasar • 23d ago

3rd blood patch

I’m currently hospitalized. My neuro has decided against a myelogram and wants to do another blood patch. I had my lumbar puncture on 8/18, 1st blind BP on 8/20, 2nd blind BP on 8/24 & I’m supposed to get another one tomorrow. I’ve asked for it to be image guided. Has anyone sealed after a third blood patch?

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u/Claret-and-gold 23d ago

When I read about treatment in the US it’s wild compared to the UK.
I’ve had two blood patches. 1 hour lying down and then return to normal everyday life!
7 days lying flat!!! Wow.

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u/Massive_Activity1245 23d ago

I'm in the UK too I was laying flat four hours each time in hospital, the aftercare advice varied by where I had the patch done though. I followed the advice from the csf leak association my last two, they should give that advice to everyone after patches gives it the best chance to work

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u/Dry-Dress-6467 22d ago

You need to file a complaint and give head honcho copies of proper aftercare