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Is it bad to experience severe back pain following a spinal tap?

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Usually not: Not necessarily-usually resolves unless spinal headache is present which can resolve 99% of time with rest and fluids.

Dr Aggarwal and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2012

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A member asked:

Is it bad to experience severe back pain following a spinal tap?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Dr Aggarwal and another doctor agreed

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