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A member asked:

I've had 5 lumbar punctures this year (because of pseudotumor cerebri) and it's been one month since my last one and i still have random pains every now and then in the spot where the needle entered. is this possible after a month from the last one?

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Repetitive lumbar punctures will often promote local bruising at entry site, so, would not be surprising to experience mild tenderness or aching. This tends to last a few days with some fluctuating symptoms over a few weeks at most.

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Answered 8/14/2021

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