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Old 01-13-2014, 04:21 PM
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Default Partially helpful blood patches? Anyone else?

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Originally Posted by SommerLeigh View Post
Dr. Wouter Schievink at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, CA was my neurosurgeon for my CSF leak. I was diagnosed in November of 2011. After two unsuccessful blood patches, Dr. Schievink performed the glue patch. 2 weeks after the procedure I was fully recovered. 7 months later I have had no headaches or complications. He is one of the leading doctors for CSF leaks and I encourage anyone suffering from this to see him or reach out to him.
I am in a similar position to where you were - I've had two blood patches with some success, but I still have a leak and symptoms (though not consistently). I'm in the process of figuring out next steps and have been in touch with Dr. Schievink - I'm getting him my scans/history now. My question to you is: did the blood patches you had prior to the glue provide any relief? How did you decide it was time to do glue (vs. additional blood patches)?
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