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Is it bad to experience severe back pain following a spinal tap?
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Usually not: Not necessarily-usually resolves unless spinal headache is present which can resolve 99% of time with rest and fluids.
Answered 11/16/2012
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Can I have a back massage after a spinal tap? I had a spinal tap 2 weeks ago and still have severe back pain. Nothing seems to help with the pain yet.
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Had a spinal tap done thursday gotta really, bad headache and spams n my upper back to where i can't move or breath till it goes away should I be seen?
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