Medication that decreases CSF pressure

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so after my lumbar puncture to check the csf pressure, i felt pain free for about 2 weeks....literally felt like i had my life back. of course the NS said there was no pressure and i just needed my eyes exam, which i had done prior to this appointment and the eye doctor said i had pressure build up.... anyway that's an entirely different situation.

today i went to my pain specialist to schedule my next cervical injection, and told him about being pain free after my lumbar puncture, and he said there is a medication that can decrease the csf pressure, if that is what is causing the headaches. I can't remember the name of it, but I think it began with a "D". Unfortunately the pharmacy was out of it and i can't pick it up until Friday.

Has anyone heard of this or taken anything like this before? Thanks!

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yes, i believe that is the name of it.

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I'm on diamox for pseudotumor, it works miracles but makes you tingle like crazy! Topamax also lowers your ICP, I'm on both. Mandy put up some great links.

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thanks, the only relief i've had though was for about 2 weeks after the lumbar puncture......... i'll check out those websites!

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Hi..

I was taking Diamox for a while but had to stop it due to negative side effects..everyone is different...some folks have no issues with side effects...me? It seems like I am quite sensitive to some meds. Good luck and keep us posted.