A member asked:

Doctors, do i eat anything before lumbar puncture? i wasn't instructed. im being tested for cjd. any preparations i should take for an accurate test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: Unless patients are getting sedation, there are no food/drink restrictions before a lumbar puncture. Usually only local anesthesia (via an injection) is needed.

Answered 6/22/2018

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