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Gulf Coast Pain Management BLOOD PATCH You have just received a blood patch procedure. This procedure was necessary because during your previous epidural injection, a small amount of spinal fluid leaked into your epidural space. This may have caused a severe headache, nausea and/or vomiting. The blood patch acts like a band-aid and seals the leak |
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In most instances, your symptoms will resolve immediately. Please
rest for the next 12 hours. Avoid straining for bowel movements and
drink a lot of caffeinated beverages. |
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