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I read lumbar puncture shouldn't cause ongoing pain after. if this is case, what is best guess of why i have it, if i never had pain before procedure?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lumbar puncture: A lumbar puncture or spinal tap is usually performed to rule out meningitis, which is a life threatening infection of the spinal fluid. The most common complication following the procedure is local pain or headache that usually subside in few days.

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Answered 7/14/2017

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