Why Do I Get a Headache When Standing Up?
This article provides a brief overview of low CSF pressure headaches, including causes and symptoms. It also discusses diagnosis and treatment. Terry Vine / Getty Images What Is a Low CSF Pressure Headache? Terry Vine / Getty Images The symptoms come on due to insufficient amounts of cerebrospinal fluid, which protects thebrainandspinal cordwhen you move. The pain and other symptoms arise as the brain moves excessively and distresses surrounding nerves....