u/OkOcelot8569

Has anyone had a similar experience?

About two months ago at the end of March, I was twisting my neck to crack it (like cracking knuckles), like I had done many times before. This time, however, I felt a small pain in my head/neck area. I thought nothing of it, and went on with my day. The next day, I bent over to tie my shoes, and out of my left nostril came clear, thin fluid. I googled that, and found CSF leaks. Immediately, I started hydrating and drinking caffeine. Then, over the next few days, my neck began to stiffen, I had brain fog and dizzyness, and there was a pressure in the back of my head. I went to a doctor, where I was told that it probably wasn't a leak, and that it might be allergies and would go away. This is now the middleish of April. My brain fog / dizzyness began to go away, the pressure went away, and fluid came out of my nose only the one time.

I began to feel pretty much back to normal, going for walks, hanging out with friends, etc. Then, beginning of May, I'd say I pretty much felt fine. Now and then, my neck does not turn to the left as well as when I turn my head to the right. Like I said before, I have not had fluid come out of my nose since then. However, I have had what feels like Post Nasal Drip, but it is not the typical consistency of mucus.

Has anyone had a similar situation as this? Have you suspected a leak and then gotten better? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

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u/OkOcelot8569 — 3 days ago