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I had a lumbar puncture and results came back everything okay. 26hours after the lumbar puncture i got a headache which is now going to 48hours and its still pounding when i get up?
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Called a posy lumbar tap headache but discuss with your team.
Answered 3/10/2021
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You have a post lumbar puncture headache, which improves when supine and gets worse when erect. Can be readily reversed with a "blood patch" procedure. Notify your doctors and get this stabilized.
Answered 3/11/2021
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