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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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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.
Answered 4/6/2016
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