had spinal tap on Monday and ended up in the hospital all week.

[Noelwolf]

I had my spinal tap on Monday and ended up the hosptial all week. I was so sick from the spinal tap. Had a serve back ached and spinal headache. Still not feeling to great, but at least I can walk now. I will keep everyone posted on my results when I get them. thanks hollie

[HVAC]

Hollie,
Sorry you had to go through that. How long did it take them to schedule the LP?

[ShoreMom]

Yikes, I am so sorry you are going through this, and I am very fearful as I am scheduled for an LP on Wed. next week.  Do you know why you had such a reaction to the procedure?  

I hope you are feeling better real soon. :)

Rosanne

[Noelwolf]

My spin got nicked when I had my Lumbar puncture. to be honest it is not fun at all.  I hope you do better at it then I did.  I wish you the best of luck!!  All and all it needs to be down if the doctor is trying to roll out MS.  

[Janette2836]

Noelwolf,
Sorry you had such a bad time with the LP.  That must have been terrible.  I had mine done under flourascope (sp?) which allowed them to see the spine -kinda like an x-ray.  IF you ever have to have another one look for a location that can do it this way.

I am glad you are doing a bit better.  Take it easy.

Janette

[SADEYN]

When I had my LP years ago, I was down for at least 10 days. I tried to go back to work when they said I could, but I had the worst headache of my life. It turns out my CSF was leaking. I should have had a blood patch to plug up the puncture site. They used to do that routinely, but stopped. I don't know if its too late after the fact. But if I ever need another LP, I'm demanding the blood patch.

[Quixotic1]

Typically the blood patch is reserved for a headache that lasts more than about 3 days.  they do still do them.  Several here have had a patch stop the headache.  I have never heard of doing the patch at the same time, because they go into different spaces.

Noel, I'm sorry you had the dreaded headache.  I hope the LP gives the needed information.

Q

[sllowe]

Oh my.  I'm so glad they kept you in the hospital w/this.

The worse is over.  HOpefully the results will tell the tale.

Keep resting if you are able, Hollie, it should help.

be well,
Shell