Yes, I'm somewhat obese so am more nervous as I guess my flab is going to hinder finding the spinal canal. I don't think I can realistically loose any weight between then and now (hopefully it will be next week), but at least I now know (thanks to you) that it doesn't have to be too bad.
Thanks very much for this.
Sue
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Originally Posted by glenntaj
--is also known as a spinal tap, during which a needle is inserted into the lower spinal column and a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid is extracted. It is then examined for blood, autoimmune markers, and infection.
It's not a pleasant procedure, but it doesn't have to be really bad, either. It often depends on the skill of the performer, and how easy it is to find your spinal canal, given your individual anatomy.
You will be told to lie flat and unmoving for a several hour period of time afterwards, in order to avoid headache that often results from the reduced spinal fluid pressure after extraction.
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