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I had a lumbar puncture done 3 days ago. starting the next day i am having headaches that are light but not very bad. do i have to get a blood patch?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

No: Your headache discription is atypical for a spinal headache for which the blood patch is recommended

Answered 9/24/2016

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