@I had a spinal tap yesterday and besides feeling like I was beat with a sledgehammer on my back my head has never hurt this bad in my life. Did anyone else experience this? My dr did just to confirm her diagnosis. on Shift.ms

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I had a spinal tap yesterday and besides feeling like I was beat with a sledgehammer on my back my head has never hurt this bad in my life. Did anyone else experience this? My dr did just to confirm her diagnosis.

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@Historicus

Headaches can definitely happen after spinal taps. They suck.

2 Apr 2026 19:09

@Maryoh

My neurologist suggested upping caffeine after spinal to help with headaches.

2 Apr 2026 19:26