A member asked:

Had lp done between l2/l3. had disc bulge at l5 prior, no other pain/issues. post lp mri- l3/4 disc bulge/tear, hypertrophy, stenosis. lp cause of it?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Probably not : If the lumbar puncture was done at the level above at L2-L3, does not seem logical to blame LP for a bad disc at the level below.

Answered 3/16/2015

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