Lumbar puncture
Hey I have got lumbar puncture on fri and I am a bit nervous about it, I know it has to be done though.
Any tips advice please on any questions I should be asking as my symptoms are getting worse been over a year since I had spinal mri how long do lesions take to show up if symptoms are getting worse?
I had a bizarre incident last Sunday before I went to work my hand started with a slight shake then when I arrived at work my hands were shaking uncontrollably I went to a & e because it was quite scary they said they wouldn’t interfere as I am under a neuro, it eventually settled down after about an hour I went home and slept for 4 hours afterwards and the pain going from my shoulder down my arm and hands was awful the next couple of days it was my right side which is my weaker side now that was worse any ideas ? Xx
@niteowl Two topics in one topic thread. The 1st is the lumbar puncture - nothing to worry about. What I did the night before was Google search "This is Spinal Tap" - then watched it on my computer. Regarding the 2nd part, unless things are done differently over there - the spinal tap is just a medical procedure (similar to drawing blood). Those is the room have no knowledge of MS. Save your questions for the meeting with your Neurologist once they get the results...
I’m so afraid of needles (not so much anymore since I’m stuck with them so often), but was terrified for the spinal tap. It’s not painful and it’s nothing to be afraid of. I was told not to sit up for at least an hour after because it can cause severe headaches. It went fine and didn’t get a headache. Best of luck!