Get your spinal tap done in a hospital if you can, as an outpatient. They prep you better, keep you flat for 4-5 hours afterwards. Good numbing, etc. The actual issue with spinal tap or Lumbar Puncture is not the procedure but the possibility of getting a spinal tap headache afterwards. So they way to prevent that is to lay flat after the procedure as long as you can and not exercise for a week and to avoid getting the area hot, like in a tub afterwards for a week. Take a shower. If you do get the headache ( you will know) go home immediately, lay down flat, perferably for the rest of the day/night.
Jon
Hey!
What are you thinking about? Go get yourself married! Congratulations! Enjoy yourself! Your great doctor will be here when you get back. Let him worry. BTW -- I had a spinal tap. Mine was decidedly uneventful. I really only felt the ***** of the numbing shot. Then a bit of pressure as they were drawing the fluid. Others have had pretty traumatic ones, but we'll talk when you get back from your fabulous wedding. Go enjoy it!
Feel well and take time to rest. Fully enjoy your special day.
Zilla*
It sounds like your neuro is pretty proactive, especially since he's talking treatment already!
I had a spinal tap right after we got the abnormal MRI. I didn't think it was that bad. I did get a headache for a few days after, but that was because I didn't lay down enough after the procedure. I was also told to drink lots of caffeine before and after.
My spinal tap came out completely normal, as did my office exam tests. I have a suspicious brain lesion, so my neuro is pressing on. Did you neuro say what his course of action would be if your spinal tap came out normal?
Now,.... forget about everything "MS" related and go enjoy your great wedding and honeymoon! I'm so happy for you!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :-)
Take care! Pat :)