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Had a lumbar puncture at 3pm it's now 9pm i feel so weak and tired is this normal ?? it's just to check no bleeding as having bad migraines

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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You should: not be having ANY symptoms from a Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture. Call the healthcare professional who did the testing (or your Neurologist) if your symptoms continue or a SEVERE headache develops! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 5/3/2017

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A member asked:

Had a lumbar puncture at 3pm it's now 9pm i feel so weak and tired is this normal ?? it's just to check no bleeding as having bad migraines

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