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Had Pituitary Surgery, CSF Leak Previously. Having Pain In Arm, Severe Headache, CSF Leakage From Nostrils. Cause?
Hi there Had pituitary surgery several years ago and a csf leak straight after resulting in further surgery. Last week or so have had slight pain in my left arm , 3 days into this had severe headache then felt really ill all day, bent over to do something and had a csf leak from both nostrils which did pour out pretty quickly. Since then my arm has worsened and is in intense pain, I cant sleep and amd barely able to lift arm. I still have a drip from my nose when I bend over. Would this be causing my arm pain?
Sun, 31 Mar 2013
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In view of recurrence of CSF leak after pituitary surgery, you must be evaluated by a neurophysician/ neurosurgeon for clinical evaluation and investigation. Simultaneous occurrence of pain in upper limb and CSF leak can be answered after investigations.
Pratap
In view of recurrence of CSF leak after pituitary surgery, you must be evaluated by a neurophysician/ neurosurgeon for clinical evaluation and investigation. Simultaneous occurrence of pain in upper limb and CSF leak can be answered after investigations.
Pratap
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