It sounds like you are getting a thorough assessment done. I have some symptoms similar to yours, but have not been evaluated for a CSF leak. After my car accident, my CT showed that there was fluid in the sinus cavity. It was attributed to sinusitis, which I have never had before. I had fluid leaking out of my left nostril. This stopped after a few months, but I still have congested sinuses, and can feel fluid dripping down the back of my throat. I also have issues with my left ear. It feels like there is fluid in the eustachian tube as well, and I have constant pain in that ear. Hope you determine what your problem is, and that you get better soon. Good luck with your tests.

I got my final evaluation. All in all, I saw three separate neurosurgeons (including the head professor at the teaching hospital) who looked at my MRIs. All three had the same conclusion - no leak. I feel both relieved and upset. I'm relieved that I do not have something so debilitating. However, I also feel upset, because now I feel like I am stumbling in the dark, trying to put a name to my symptoms.

I re-visited the ENT today who originally suspected CSF leak to discuss the results. He seems to want to chase the CSF leak diagnosis even though three neuros said no. When I countered that it could be a sinus infection, he said that he saw no signs of inflammation of mucus buildup from the MRIs. I am to return for a sinus CT and possible camera roto-rooter up my nose at the ENT hospital here to see if there's a sinus issue, but I am fearful that will come back clean, and then I will truly have no answers...

Sounds like you have a brain injury. I guess that can cause so many different problems. Healing thoughts to you.