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Can a lumbar puncture affects my legs? because after one year , mine are stil weak.. thanks

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Doctors can evaluate: A lumbar puncture just collects some of the fluid that surrounds the spinal cord, so it shouldn't leave symptoms like weak legs. A neurologist and a physical medicine doctor (physiatrist) can evaluate and work to diagnose what is going on.

Dr Hungs agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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