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I read fibromyalgia can be caused by physical/medical trauma to body. diagnosed shortly after spinal tap, any correlation? all other tests negative
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Not a risk: Headache and damage at the puncture site and bleeding are risks but not fibromyalgia. Here's info: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/spinal_tap/page2_em.htm The exact cause(s) are not known but there are things understood to be uninvolved. This is one. Look for relief - cause may not be known for a long time (if ever). Best wishes!
Answered 5/30/2016
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