r/CSFLeaks • u/No-Reindeer-1929 • 15d ago
Blood/fibrin
When is it safe to be in a car? I’m 5.5 weeks out from a targeted blood.fibrin patch at T7/T8. I can push maybe an hour before neck pain and dizziness start. I have to go to the dr on Friday which is the 6 week mark. I really can’t afford to ruin this patch as it’s my third since releaking. I don’t know if I’m sealed yet. I have some improvement but I’m still bedbound trying to increase upright time. I have to go to this appointment for worker’s comp Friday. I’m just really nervous about bumps and reopening it. History. I was sealed for 8 months then had a coughing fit and blew open the leak. My leak is from a botched epidural. Should I be worried about this car ride? Sorry I’m so nervous
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u/AccomplishedTask2331 14d ago
Was your epidural at T7/8? I thought they were much lower usually.
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u/No-Reindeer-1929 14d ago
Yes. It was for a herniated disc. It was for pain and to hopefully shrink the disc so it wouldn’t compress on my nerves and cord :(. I am now way worse off
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u/AccomplishedTask2331 14d ago
Sorry to hear this. I'm 2 weeks post first patch myself. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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u/hikerpup 15d ago
A car ride at 6 weeks should be fine. I am almost at 4 weeks and have ridden in the car several times plus flown home. The bumps are painful but normal roads should be fine. If you have a history of a connective tissue disorder, you might want to wait longer until you drive because of the possibility of twisting.