pardon my lack of capitalization....one arm is uncapacitated right now...not a problem.

fanfaire i agree that u should get as much done up there as u can....having most tests at one research facility is the best medical care around.

if they tilt your head up and do not suck out fluid during the lumbar puncture, and let it drain it takes longer but u have no or less head pain. i had mine on a tiltable table, 20cc taken-no ill effects....however the tilt table test i flunked..that is icky for me.

you r also having transesohageal echocardiography...a good idea.

keep us posted.