Lumbar puntcure/CSF test

samby_08 · 2016-06-01 13:33:16

hi all, Looking for any advice on their experience with the above test? is it painful? is there many side effects or how long is recovery time etc? Been told I need to get one done to test for meningitis and was seeing if anyone has had any experience with the procedure. Thanks

01-06-2016 02:33PM

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samby_08

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hi all,

Looking for any advice on their experience with the above test? is it painful? is there many side effects or how long is recovery time etc? Been told I need to get one done to test for meningitis and was seeing if anyone has had any experience with the procedure.

Thanks

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#2 01-06-2016 03:02PM

RobFowl

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Feel free to discuss lumbar punctures and result of same but remember not to offer any medical advice to the OP
Rob

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#3 07-06-2016 03:22PM

andrea1983

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if you needed it to test fro meningitis id say you wouldn't b posting on boards!!

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#4 12-06-2016 10:40PM

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It's one of the tests that generally, the thought of it is worse than the actual discomfort caused. I've had patients tell me that they found IV cannulas more painful.

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