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A 22-year-old male asked:

Doctors - will i be fully conscious during lumbar puncture? can i refuse to be put down? the lp is being done for cjd spinal fluid testing. thank you

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Dr. Michael Gaboranswered

Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience

Lumbar puncture: Yes, ordinarily you would be fully conscious. An LP typically involves local anesthesia only.

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