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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain After Lumbar Puncture
i had a lumbar puncture on last thursday that was severely painful the radiologist gave me 5 shots of numbing medication. i never became numb. he proceded and told me to stay still. i cried bc of the pain i was in and did not want to move for fear of further damage. i left the hospital on a walker because of the pain in my lower back and legs. could the pain be cause from the lumber puncture being done incorrectly.
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
The pain can be related to the lumbar puncture. This is usually felt in and around the area where the needle was inserted. In most cases the pain will ease after a few days and it can be treated with painkillers, such as paracetamol, if necessary.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The pain can be related to the lumbar puncture. This is usually felt in and around the area where the needle was inserted. In most cases the pain will ease after a few days and it can be treated with painkillers, such as paracetamol, if necessary.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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