Have you ever had a spinal tap/lumbar puncture?

Question

I've always dreaded having this proceedure done and so far i've been lucky but i was wondering what it is like.

Answer 1

i did twice, both times I had meningitis and like the person above head pain far outweighed that, the one thing I do recall was when they drew off the fluid I felt as if a huge amount of pressure had been taken off of my head..............

Not too bad and certainly MUCH less worse than what I was being treated for..........

Regards

Answer 2

My spinal tap was also due to meningitis. they did a pretty good job of numbing the area, but it was still quite a hard push, not the type of thing i would want to do again.
but the options were worse.
I also had cortisone injections in my lower back. i dreaded it because of the spinal tap. it was done and over so quickly, i didn't even know they started.

Answer 3

Yes, many years ago when I had meningitis. It was not the most pleasant procedure I have ever had, but it was a way to diagnose what was wrong with me. The headache I was having was far worse pain then the LP!

Answer 4

I had a spinal tap which confirmed I had Multiple Sclerosis.
I've always been pretty good with taking needles and prods.
Actually, I didn't even feel it. It was done right in my hospital bed and when the Dr. told me he was done, I was surprised because I didn't even realize it. It was really quick and painless for me.

Answer 5

call the wellbeing care provider and ask for suggestion or a prescription for discomfort relievers. this sort of headache is person-friendly after any technique that touches cerebrospinal fluid and can be severe, and it may take a jointly as to circulate away. additionally, drink numerous water. If indicators worsen, or you strengthen a fever, a stiff neck (no longer able to the touch your chin on your chest), or neurological indicators (confusion, sleepiness for no reason, ingenious and prescient disturbances, and so on.), you will might desire to verify a doctor genuine away, as those could be signs and indicators of an infection, inclusive of meningitis (which will desire to be dealt with very at as quickly as).

Answer 6

Yes, The procedure was not that bad they explained everything. The painful headache afterwards was of the worst I can remember at that time. You have to lay perfectly flat for hours afterwards.

Answer 7

I had one done when I was 2, for meningitis. But I have no memories of it.

Answer 8

i had one done when i had meningitis. the headache pain was horrible. i didn't even feel the LP. they numbed it up well and my doc was awesome. i didn't even realize he was done until he told me.

Answer 9

it is very painful. that is all i can tell you.