Spinal Tap done

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My lumbar puncture was done today, and as much as I feared it, so far so good.

:-) My back is sore, but really no headache to talk about. YAY!

My pressure was 19, which I think eleminates a pseudotumor. What do you think?

I haven't heard from my NS and I know he needs to get the report first. The radiologist was pretty cool and told me the pressure while I was still on the table. They drew 3 vials of fluid to send in to test for protein, sugars, culture, etc. I am assuming that is standard procedure, but don't know for sure.

Now, I wait to find out if decompression surgery is on the table.

I am soooo glad to be done, for I hope a while, with MRIs, cine MRIs, x-rays, blood tests, spinal taps...yada, yada, yada. I will say, I do appreciate how thorough my NS is before he even considers surgery....

So...stay tuned

and...thanks for ALL the support and encouragement you have sent my way!

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Gunna,

I just commented on the other thread. I am so glad you are okay and you didn't get a headache and it was bearable. So great! It is a good sign that your NS is so thorough. Take it easy and don't do too much. I had a pretty big bruise with mine but it was uncomfortable for a few days.

Wendy

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Your NS is very thorough! That's wonderful. You will at least be able to feel confident that if surgery is what he recommends, it must be necessary. Keep us posted:)

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Glad that's over for you. Did they tell you to push the caffiene? My NL said he has had better luck avoiding the spinal HA if the patient pushed caffiene. I sure did enjoy the extra coffee.

Hopefully it gives you some peace that you are seeing one of the best NS in the country.

Diana