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Please explain what it means if the spinal tap i had was unable to get enough csf fluid?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A couple things...: This could mean that you were significantly dehydrated at the time or possibly the person doing the LP may not have had a good angle to provide good CSF flow from the needle.

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2016

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A member asked:

Please explain what it means if the spinal tap i had was unable to get enough csf fluid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

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