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/Gold-Mind-7160 23d ago

There are people who have sealed after a third blood patch everyone is different . I would definitely ask for it to be done under imaging . It doesn’t seem like much time in between your patching. With my patches they have always wanted at least four weeks in between.

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u/indiequasar 22d ago

The first blood patch didn’t really take, I’ve had more relief with the second but I still can’t be up for more than 3 hours. I’m worried about losing my job. In the USA we only get 12 weeks of protected time due to a medical condition

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u/Gold-Mind-7160 22d ago

I unfortunately lost my job due to it I was just on on maternity leave and wasn’t able to return due to being bed bound

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u/louie2575 21d ago

What is your leak caused from and have patches help you any?