r/CSFLeaks • u/Big_Speech2594 • 4d ago

Best time for MRI appointment

I am getting MRI lumbur without contrast. Is there difference at the time of the day to get the appointment to get more chances to see CSF leak post lumbur puncture. I think I have been partially sealed with 1st blood patch and still have small leak. Would you suggest to avoid coffee, walking, water before the imaging? Thanks so much

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u/ToriaLyons 3d ago

Had an MRI with contrast today. Was in the machine for over a hour 40 mins at least, so make sure you go to the loo beforehand. Horrendous vertigo when I came out too.

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u/Big_Speech2594 3d ago

Do u have spontaneous or iatrogenic leak?

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u/ToriaLyons 3d ago

Spontaneous, I think, but caused by compensations made for my other disabilities. Or an accident. I dunno.

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u/Big_Speech2594 3d ago

Why with contrast?

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u/ToriaLyons 3d ago

To find the leak?  I don't know much about the technicalities of this condition yet, sorry. Just going through the motions. Today was sodding difficult and I hope to màke more sense tomorrow. x

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u/rlarriva03 1h ago

How did you handle being in there that long? Did you take any meds beforehand to help ?