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I had a lumbar puncture a week ago to get a base opening pressure as i had my shunt removed. (i have ptc). since then i have horrible pain running down the back of both my thighs. the pain is intermittent. result of lp?

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Dr. Frank Amico Sr answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Spinal leak/ : Could be a spinal leak or infection

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

Answered 9/17/2020

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