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Would a spinal tap feel like a nerve root block, facet joint injections or more uncomfortable?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Discomfort with LP : Depends on lots of things ( mostly technique I have found ) Often patients ask if it will hurt as I am finishing the procedure !! ( they felt absolutely no pain at all )

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/25/2018

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