Why does pseudotumor cerebri only effect you during pregnancy?
During pregnancy the body is more apt to retain fluid, for most women – this shows itself as swollen feet. Pseudotumor cerebri is a condition where the body itself is holding onto cerebral spinal fluid, which increases pressure on the brain. Keep in mind that one of the warning signs of preeclampsia is swelling which occurs in the hands and face, so if you have been diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri, your doctor also needs to be looking out for preeclampsia.
