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What is the difference between spinal anethesia (for csection) and a lumbar puncture (for csf testing)? is one more painful then the other?
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No, they are the: same procedure and you are given local anesthesia prior in both. You might be able to receive sedation prior to CSF testing but probably not if pregnant
Answered 2/18/2015
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