otey2171 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I had a lumbar puncture 2 days ago. I woke up yesterday with a horrible headache. Has anyone out there had a headache after their lumbar puncture and if so how long did the headache last? I've been in bed for 2 days and i'm tired of laying here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder LarryJ Posted December 21, 2006 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 21, 2006 It's because you didn't stay flat on your back lonnnng enough. (come on now, you know you didn't......) B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rickb54 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I had the same problem, I spent a week in bed.. damn worse headach I ever had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otey2171 Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 Wasn't allowed any time to lay down after spinal tap. Was told to get dressed and go home which is a 2 1/2 hour drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dataman Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Every time I have had one. 3 for 3. Lasts about a week to 2 weeks. I plan on staying in the Hospital for Pain Drugs. Shortest time was for Milogram and it only lasted a week. Longest two weeks. But I lost 25 lbs. They tried a blood patch (Inject Blood into Spinal Fluid) to stop the leak. It did not work. It ended like a light switch being turned off. Click it was gone after 2 wonderful weeks in Fitzsimmions in Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allan Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 >Wasn't allowed any time to lay down after spinal tap. Was told to get dressed and go home which is a 2 1/2 hour drive. I've had the same thing done to me. It's completely against medical practice procedures. It took me a week or so before I could walk very well. Theres some serious complications that can come from a spinal tap. If your still having problems, get in to see your Dr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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