Ethambutol related headache in HIV infection: sensitisation to normal CSF pressure? A case report

Two days after the lumbar puncture the headache worsened again and the procedure was repeated on day 5. Because of the lack of response to any analgesic medication the procedure had to be repeated every 4 to 5 days for 3 weeks. [...]a clearly postural headache clinically suggestive of intracranial h...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 2000-04, Vol.68 (4), p.535-536
Main Authors: KAUBE, HOLGER, MUMMEL, PETRA, KOEPPEN, SUSANNE
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cytomegalovirus
Ethambutol - adverse effects
Headache - chemically induced
Headache - complications
Headaches
HIV
HIV Infections - complications
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Hypertension
Infections
Letters to the Editor
Male
Middle Aged
Neurotoxicity
Posture
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Summary:Two days after the lumbar puncture the headache worsened again and the procedure was repeated on day 5. Because of the lack of response to any analgesic medication the procedure had to be repeated every 4 to 5 days for 3 weeks. [...]a clearly postural headache clinically suggestive of intracranial hypertension can occur with normal intracranial pressure.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.68.4.535