This session by Peter G. Kranz, MD from the Intracranial Hypotension Symposium on October 13, 2018 discusses Ten Common Myths and Misconceptions about Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension. Peter G. Kranz, MD Assistant Professor Director of Spine...
Updates from the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation
Visual art – Ashley’s medicine
Artwork by Ashley Fromm When Ashley was a 20-year-old college student, she developed a headache behind her left eye. At first, she didn’t think much of it: it was a headache, it would pass. Except it didn’t. For four years, Ashley struggled to cope with her pain, and...
Dr. Schievink’s Approach after 1111 Patients
We were delighted to see Dr. Wouter Schievink share his updated approach to the care of patients with intracranial hypotension after the 1st 1111 patients at the Intracranial Hypotension Symposium on October 13, 2018 in Marina del Rey, CA. He kindly agreed to...
Research in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
At the Intracranial Hypotension Symposium on October 13, 2018 in Marina del Rey, CA, Dr. Timothy Amrhein presented a superb overview of types of research and where things are with endeavors in the study of intracranial hypotension. Timothy Amrhein, MD Assistant...
Spinal CSF leak featured in HeadWise magazine
The most recent issue of HeadWise magazine, a National Headache Foundation publication, features an article on spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak written by Dr. Connie Deline, our co-founder. This disorder is an important under-diagnosed cause of daily...
In sickness and in health
by Jayne Barsic, DPT "I hope that someday I'll be as good of a husband as your dad. No husband loves his wife as much as your dad loves your mom." This was said to my daughter by a young man after our annual golf outing for the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation. The life of...
Supporting research in 2018
Our mission is to reduce the suffering of those affected by spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. How? - raising awareness - educating the general public and those affected - educating healthcare professionals - supporting research By funding research through...
When Pain is Relentless
[Content warning: Suicide] Karen’s story continues, thanks to Bob’s extraordinary efforts to raise awareness in her memory.
The answer to Allie’s pain
It took years before Allie was able to find a proper diagnosis. But eventually she was able to get treatment for her spinal CSF leak. Allie McDaniels, before and after her surgery Allie McDaniels just got braces. That might not seem like a huge achievement for a...
Zac’s journey to a headache cure
Zac Gordon is not your average spinal CSF leak patient. As a quirky stuntman, he charmed Howard Stern on “America’s Got Talent.” As a gym instructor, he teaches kids “ninja” parkour skills. Just 4 months after spinal surgery, he is back to doing flips again. Zac with...
Disability in Headache Disorders
Disability Associated with Headache Disorders is Underappreciated This awareness day is part of Migraine & Headache Awareness Month #MHAM A few facts: Migraine headache is the leading cause of disability among neurologic disorders. Migraine headache is the...
#MHAM Healthcare Provider Appreciation Day
Today is Healthcare Provider Appreciation Day during Migraine & Headache Awareness Month. All those suffering with headache disorders are appreciative of the kind, professional and compassionate care provided by their healthcare providers, whether they be...