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[|Human|] I had two lumbar punctures that resulted in CFS leaks and spinal headaches. I am having extreme vertigo, nystagmus has now been diagnosed. This morning I woke with my left arm paralyzed. It was not asleep no tingling occurred but after about 30 minutes I was able to move my arm again.  Can a spinal headache cause a brain injury and is it always evident in an MRI.  Hearing balance tests identified the nystagmus.
[|AI|]  Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query regarding brain injury ? As you have gone through process of lumbar punctures that resulted in CFS leaks and spinal headaches and again having extreme vertigo, nystagmus . Dear, all your symptoms are the outcome of your process. Our body works as a unit, derailment of one part affects the other adjoining parts and in broader sense, the whole body is affected in some way or the other. When our body undergoes any sufferings, our brain which contains our mind, is first to be affected , as our mind and body are dependent on each other.  Infections after surgery or trauma can lead to meningitis and serious complications, such as swelling of the brainSymptoms of infection (fever, chills, change in mental status) that occur after surgery on the brain or spinal cord or a lumbar puncture are a medical emergency and need to be treated with antibiotics. The involuntary eye movements of nystagmus are caused by abnormal function in the areas of the brain that control eye movements. Certain Chat Doctor. Complete bed rest for several days is usually recommended.