Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Pascagoula, MS
Back Pain After Lumbar Puncture Posted: 01-30-07 00:56am
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
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 76
Posted: 01-30-07 01:39am
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.
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newbackwanted
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: 02-23-07 11:05am
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.
