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I had a lumbar puncture last friday, and i still have severe headache/shoulder ache when not lying down to today. is this normal? what should i do?
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Not normal: Headache should not persist for 6 days following a lumbar puncture. Notify the provider that performed it for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 9/18/2014
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