Postdural puncture headache in migraineurs and nonheadache subjects: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To prospectively assess 1) the incidence and duration of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) in migraineurs and healthy subjects; 2) the associated risk factors; and 3) the risk of getting a migraine attack shortly before or after lumbar puncture (LP).

Methods

As part of an extensive biochemical migraine research program, we assessed the occurrence, duration, and characteristics of PDPH in 160 migraineurs and 53 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. In addition, we evaluated potential risk factors for PDPH as well as the risk of developing a migraine attack before or after LP.

Results

In total, 64 of 199 subjects (32.2%) developed PDPH. Young age, low body mass index, severe headache immediately after LP, and sitting sampling position, but not being a migra

SUBMITTER: van Oosterhout WP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3653212 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature