OMAHA, NEBRASKA — A Nebraska woman's complaints about a runny nose reportedly turned into a health nightmare.<br /><br />Reported by news station KETV, Kendra Jackson said she was given various explanations for her runny nose and headache — from allergies to winter congestion.<br /><br />Jackson said her allergic reactions started after a 2013 car accident during which she hit her head on the dashboard. <br /><br />Jackson said the allergy was like a waterfall, continuously, and then it would run down the back of her throat. <br /><br />Earlier this year, doctors at Nebraska Health diagnosed Jackson with a cerebrospinal fluid leak, which was causing about half a pint of brain fluid to leak out of Jackson's brain every day.<br /><br />The leaks can cause headaches, vision changes, or hearing loss. Patients are also more likely to develop meningitis, a potentially fatal infection in the lining of the brain.<br /><br />Finally, Jackson underwent brain surgery a few weeks ago where doctors used her own fatty tissue to plug the brain fluid leak. <br /><br />Jackson told KETV that the surgery made a world of difference for her, she said she does not have to carry around tissues anymore and she can finally sleep better. <br /><br />Fox News reported that when Jackson returned to Nebraska Medicine for a follow-up appointment, doctors said she's expected to make a full recovery.
