lumbar headache

[maggs970]

hi i had a lumbar puncture on the 12th may this week the doctor had problems getting the fluid he took at least 6 attempts as it was very painfull he used 2 viles of anesthetic and i still had pain eventually he got it, i have had a severe head ache since and only get reief when flat on back can anyone tell me when this will go away as i feel i cant wait until it does its making me feel sick, i sit up for a few minutes and it returns like so much pressure i have to lie down again i am flat on my back just now typig this any advice would be much appreciated thanks

[Lulu54]

It may be time to get thee to the ER and request the help of a blood patch.  Have you called the doctor about this? Please don't suffer unnecessarily - we don't give badges for that skill.


as always,
Lu

[maggs970]

hi got up this morning really slow headache better then bam no its not back to lieing down god hope its away tomorrow feel as if i have been on alcohol for a month  ahhh cant wait until it goes.

[Guitar_grrrl]

Oooohhh, been there, done that, got the T-shirt.  I spent 4 days with that and then told my husband to just take me out back and shoot me!  He took me to the hospital, instead, and I got a blood patch.  Instant Relief!!!  So much better!

Best thoughts for pain relief!
Cheers,
Guitar_grrrl

[sllowe]

Roncart - as far as knowing, you will know for sure if it happens.  It's obvious.  Not like your typical headache - it's a bone crushing pain that subsides immediately when you lay flat.....  They had no troubles getting my fluid, and I did everything they said to do.  It's just one of those unavoidable scenarios that can happen even when you follow all the all the rules.

Good luck to you with yours!  You'll be fine! And, if it does happen there are the 2 options!

Maggs, don't you be getting up and down now.... "Seal Well" I mean, Feel Well Soon!
-shell

[Karen99]

Ouch.  I took a look at your pictures.  If the same doctor who did the LP would be the same doctor to patch, I'd say never-mind and try to rough it out for a couple of days.  This doctor is a bit rusty on giving LP's.  He could use a set of bifocals or something.  

I've had two done.  Once in the ER.  After the procedure, I left and went about my business.  The 2nd one caused me to have to lie flat for two days. It was very painful but felt better as each hour passed.  

On the other hand, you have so many punctures.  If your head begins to hurt while lying down, call the doctor.  Maybe someone else fills in for him on the weekends.  Crossing my fingers for you.  

[mackemuk]

Hi Maggs
I Am Glad That You Had Your LP And Hopefully It Won't Be Too Long Before You Get Your Results.
I Did Warn You About The Headaches, But Looking At Your Pictures Of The LP Site
The Doctor Wasn't Called Stevie Wonder Was He.
I Could Have Done A Better Job Myself, There Seems To Be About 7Or8 Holes There No The Wonder You Feel Like You Do.
Anyway Stay With It And Be Assured That We Are All Thinking Of You.
Take Care.
Joe.