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Q: Back Pain After Lumbar Puncture

asked by: windyrk on January 30th, 2007

New User

Question: 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.

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ssparklers26

replied on January 30th, 2007

Experienced User

My only advice is get a second opinion. Any time a physician of any kind won't give a straight, direct and clearly understandable answer to any and all of your questions you should seek out the opinion of another one. Most insurance (check of course) will cover a second opion don't stop asking for an answer until you get one that you feel comfortable has left you no lingering doubt. Your spinal and neurological health is nothing to fool aorund with. Ask and ask until you get an answer.

I wish you luck.

newbackwanted

replied on February 23rd, 2007

New User

you should seek second opinion and sont stop asking ?'s. m husband had back surgery and is still recovering. and he has gone to orrthopedic surgen who is currently his doctor. wish you luck and recovery.

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