possible medical issues.. This is a discussion from the past in the Peripheral neuropathy forum: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...umbar+puncture
Web up Lumbar Punctures and go only to NIH, Hospital or good research sites for info on how it's done, why it's done, and what YOU should do before, during and after the procedure.
Some folks have had bad experiences, but-IF the procedure is done by an experienced doc, under good conditions with proper follow-up. It shouldn't be much of a problem other than if someone's hit you by accident in the middle of your back with a 2"x4"x8'. Essentially for a couple of days afterwards? Go baby yourself! Rent movies and stay in bed if you can to watch them....ideally with popcorn or ice cream to 'help' the recuperation. That means no lawn-mowing, or cooking a 20 lb turkey or the like.
Only thing is, and good web sites state this? Bad Headaches, or really severe back pain could/should warrant a call to your doctor. Soo, best thing to do is have the procedure done on a Tuesday or Wednesday...so you can get HOLD of the doctor before a weekend... Sure beats 'waiting' in the ER to be looked at and then told to 'go home'. There are contagiously 'sick people' in ER's! I don't want to get shared with! Good luck it's easier than a colonoscopy! 's - j