Q: Can liquid puntion (LP) cause disk herniation?
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on January 29th, 2007
In October 2006 I presented to the ER with severe left sided Headache. CVA was ruled out with CT Scan. MD proceeded with LP. CSF pressure was high, DX: pseudo tumor cerebri. LP was very traumatic. It took 3 attempts to obtain CSF. It was very painful in hips, back, and legs bilaterally. Since then I have had severe radiculopathy and have been diagnosed with L4-L5 herniations. I am presently in PT and have had 3 LESI. My question is: Do you think the LP caused the herniations? I am seeing a neurosurgeon and cannot get a straight answer from him. Should I be seeing an orthopedic surgeon instead? Any suggestions? Pain is terrible and am unable to work since the LP. Thank you for any help you can provide.
Karen Windham, RN
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