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A member asked:

How long will my back hurt after having a spinal tap done?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

1-2 days if that: Your back should not hurt much at all. A headache will definitely be worse if you get it.

Dr Bragg and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A few days: Typically, any discomfort will resolve in a few days.

Dr Robinson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

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Tooth or gums hurt on pressure from one side, no other pain.Dentist says x-rays are fine, tapping tooth cause no pain.What could be the cause of pain?

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I have a 6 month old baby. He has been upset for 2 days, refusing his bottle, crying more than normal, shaking his head and tapping the back of his head. He has no fever or cold symptoms.

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Could I have ruptured my own testicle? I've been really anxious after I had some numb in my right testicle and worried that it would die, I started tapping it every so often to see if it hurts. Last night I squeezed it and now it's swollen. No fever?

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Had a spinal tap last night after three attempts it finally went in through my herniated discs how long is it supposed to hurt? Days weeks longer?

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After spinal tap (lumbar puncture) done in january 2013, my back is still in a great amount of pain. What could this be?

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