Summary
In October 2025, Liz Vassallo from New Jersey began experiencing severe headaches, along with neck pain and dizziness, which left her bedridden. Her initial visits to doctors led to a diagnosis of migraines, but treatments were ineffective. Her husband, Chris, eventually discovered she might be suffering from a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, which provided a new direction for her diagnosis and treatment.
Key Facts
- Liz Vassallo started having severe headaches and other symptoms in October 2025.
- Doctors initially diagnosed her with migraines and prescribed medication.
- Liz's condition included a stiff neck, shooting facial pains, and dizziness.
- Medical tests like CT scans and MRIs did not reveal the cause.
- Doctors then diagnosed her with cervicogenic headaches due to neck issues.
- Liz and Chris saw multiple specialists but did not find relief.
- Chris researched and found information about cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks.
- CSF leaks are possible when the fluid around the brain and spinal cord leaks, often after injuries.
