are spinal taps painful
You need the blood patch to stop the head pain. But I lay down for a while after the spinal tap and still had the terrible head pain. Whether you got the head pain because they didn't have you lie down for a while afterward, I don't know. What It Is. A lumbar puncture (LP), often called a spinal tap, is a common medical test that involves taking a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for examination. CSF is a clear, colorless liquid that delivers nutrients and cushions the brain and spinal cord, or central nervous system. Lumbar puncture. Lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing. The main reason for a lumbar puncture is to help diagnose diseases of the central nervous system, including the brain and spine. I had a spinal tap they used a x-ray machine. So I had a needle in my back they would take a x-ray and put it further in. The pain was horrible. The pain that night after was horrible I wanted to die. I didn't want to go back to the hospital who just gave me the spinal tap so I called my doctor. My SIL had a spinal but she did not have this horrible pain you are going thru! The pain was over when the spinal was over. This sounds unusual to me, but I've not had a spinal tap before, so I could be way off base. There must be someone else that has had a spinal tap, perhaps they can share their experience. Responses (13) I have had a spinal tap with absolutely NO sedation. It is not the worst thing I've been trough but I wouldnt put it on my list of fun things to do either! lol Sorry. It is no worse than getting an epidural if you have ever had one of those. I had a spinal tap done Wednesday the procedure was no pain but I laid there for two hours and afterwards when I got up the headache immediately started and the pain is so intense omg I have been in the bed for 3 days already what should I do. A spinal tap is also known as a lumbar puncture (LP). The procedure is used to collect and study the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The fluid is used to help your doctor diagnose and treat. A spinal tap is also known as a lumbar puncture (LP). Guest • over a year ago i had a lumbar puncture just over 4 weeks ago testing for meningits/bleed on the brain. i have never been more terrified in my life as i was wheeled along for it.. but luckily for me i experienced a lot less pain than i expected to. seems i was lucky that no nerves were hit etc. however.. Pain Management. Spinal Tap. Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) A spinal tap is also known as a lumbar puncture (LP). The procedure is used to collect and study the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The fluid is used to help your doctor diagnose and treat. A spinal tap is a diagnostic procedure used to identify the source of pain.
Yes, spinal taps are painful.