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Can Spinal Tap Cause Severe Pain In Back, Neck And Shoulder, Spasms And Headaches?

I'm 24 years old I had a spinal tap done 5 days ago about 10 hours later I started having severe back pain,neck and shoulder pain also while this pain happens I have spasms in my neck shoulders and back I cannot control them also I have the spinal headache these spasms and pain have put me on bed rest I cant do anything im on muscle relaxers pain meds please help me and give me an estimate on how long I will be going through this
Sat, 18 Jan 2014
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Hi. Welcome to HCM. Spinal tap also called a lumbar puncture, a procedure in which the fluid surrounding the spinal cord (called the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF) is withdrawn through a needle and examined in a lab. Approximately 10% to 20% of people develop a spinal headache (one that worsens when sitting or standing). Avoid strenuous or vigorous exercise for a day or so following the lumbar puncture. If you have a headache, lay down as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids. Headaches usually lasts for 3-4 days. In some cases it might take a long time to subside.I suggest u to consult your treating doctor if its worsening. Dont forget to drink lots of fluids (also consume caffiene products like coffe, tea). Regards.
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Can Spinal Tap Cause Severe Pain In Back, Neck And Shoulder, Spasms And Headaches?

Hi. Welcome to HCM. Spinal tap also called a lumbar puncture, a procedure in which the fluid surrounding the spinal cord (called the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF) is withdrawn through a needle and examined in a lab. Approximately 10% to 20% of people develop a spinal headache (one that worsens when sitting or standing). Avoid strenuous or vigorous exercise for a day or so following the lumbar puncture. If you have a headache, lay down as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids. Headaches usually lasts for 3-4 days. In some cases it might take a long time to subside.I suggest u to consult your treating doctor if its worsening. Dont forget to drink lots of fluids (also consume caffiene products like coffe, tea). Regards.