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If damaged during spinal tap procedure will/can my body heal itself .symtoms tightness, abdomen and back. pelvic to.chest?
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Symptoms not from LP: It's not likely that the symptoms you have are from a spinal tap(Lumbar Puncture).. Serious complications are rare. Patients on anticoagulants can get bleeding and a Spinal Hematoma which can cause weakness or paralysis in the lower extremities.
Answered 5/18/2016
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