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I had a lumbar picture 6 days ago have since been in a lot of pain in lower back, and down my left leg which goes quite numb with some pins and needle?

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See details: Call the doctor who performed the lumbar puncture immediately or go to the ER. Those symptoms need evaluation.

Answered 3/17/2016

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