A member asked:

Dx-aml, had a lp today to have intrathecal chemo administered. laid flat x 1 hr. about 5 hrs later, complained of severe low back pain. any ideas?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Reaction/ leak: Could be a local reaction to the chemo or a small leak or tissue reaction to the mechanical process of the injection.

Answered 8/29/2013

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