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She had a lumbar puncture this past friday and is experiencing severe lower back and butt pain. is this normal?
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Yes: Common after such a procedure. Try taking some Tylenol/Ibuprofen to help. If it persists into next week, see your doctor for an exam to rule out other possibilities.
Answered 12/1/2014
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Go see the doctor: hi - it is not unusual to have a headache and some lower back discomfort for several days after a lumbar puncture. However severe low back pain and buttock discomfort is worrisome as there is a possibility of a complication eg a blood clot or infection irritating the spinal cord nerves. Please get it checked out! Good luck!
Answered 9/29/2016
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