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Suggest Treatment For Xanthochromia And Paralysis

I had a lumbar puncture n five hrs after could not move my toes on one foot n progressed till was in both legs up to n incl ankles. It s permanent paralysis. I had mild stenosis n previous back surgery. My CSF fluid results showed xanthochromia high protein n fresh erthocytes on that day n I was vomiting profusely n headache. Have u heard of cases of distal bilateral paralysis within hours of LP.
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.

The only cause that LP can lead to paraplegia is lumbar epidural hematoma which is caused by the LP. Yoi should immediayely have a lumbar MRI to rule out this eventuality.

Hope this helps.

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Suggest Treatment For Xanthochromia And Paralysis

Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern. The only cause that LP can lead to paraplegia is lumbar epidural hematoma which is caused by the LP. Yoi should immediayely have a lumbar MRI to rule out this eventuality. Hope this helps.