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Is Alcohol Consumption Advisable After A Lumbar Puncture?
Question: How long after my lumbar puncture should i wait before drinking a beer? And then also how long before i should go out in my boat fishing?
Brief Answer:
at least a couple of days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
you should abstain from alcohol for at least a couple of days but I would advise you to stay away for a week (which is a reasonable estimation of the time required for complete healing of the injury). Physical activities can be carried out at least a couple of days after lumbar puncture, provided you are symptom-free. The more strenuous activities would better be left for later (a week or so).
I hope you find my comments helpful!
Kind Regards!
at least a couple of days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
you should abstain from alcohol for at least a couple of days but I would advise you to stay away for a week (which is a reasonable estimation of the time required for complete healing of the injury). Physical activities can be carried out at least a couple of days after lumbar puncture, provided you are symptom-free. The more strenuous activities would better be left for later (a week or so).
I hope you find my comments helpful!
Kind Regards!
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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