Originally Posted by alastria

Hi,
I had my first LP on Friday. They kept me in the hospital for 4 hours lying flat and I continued to lie flat at home for another day just to be sure. Last night, the headache started. Very intense with coughing. Once I was lying down again, I was okay and I was able to sleep.

The question is - how bad does it have to be to go back in for the blood patch? Will my CSF just get better on its own? I'd really prefer not to go to the hospital. I know from reading that for some, the headache makes them pass out. Mine's intense but settles right down once I lie down.

I'm from the other site - it just takes too long now for posts.

Thanks.