has anyone ever had a spinal tap? i had one dun 2 day but as soon as he put the needle in i yelled take it out and when he put the needle in my left leg felt like it was struck by lightning and it flew up and my leg still hurts bad and theres alotta pressure where he put the needle in ..and i keep callin him and he says to rest should i worrry?
2007-01-24 19:15:44 · 4 answers · asked by lilrnkinn942 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I have had many spinal taps in my lifetime. The feelings you are expressing are pretty normal. I'd say he's right in saying to rest and try not to worry about it. If you do get a headache sometime after this, caffeine will make it go away. Coffee, tea, choclate, etc. will make it go away.
2007-01-24 19:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collection is a test to sample and measure pressure in the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Cerebral spinal fluid acts like a cushion, protecting the brain and spine from injury. The fluid is normally clear.
This test is done to measure pressures within the cerebrospinal fluid and to collect a sample of the fluid for further testing. CSF can be used to diagnose certain neurologic disorders, particularly infections (such as meningitis) and brain or spinal cord damage.
Please see the web pages for more details on Spinal tap (Cerebral spinal fluid collection).
2007-01-25 04:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is reknown to be a painful procedure. See the link below:
2007-01-25 03:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by sheila_0123 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nah, lay flat, youll be ok
2007-01-25 03:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by SARcasm,RN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋