Nenu
03-01-2008, 05:13 AM
I never had this before today.
I went for a walk several hours following my lumbar. When I did, I had pins and needles numbness in my bottom of my left foot (the lumbar was done on the right side a bit) and my foot felt numb. It didn't last a very long time. I am guessing this is just a normal side effect following the lumbar?
I went for a walk several hours following my lumbar. When I did, I had pins and needles numbness in my bottom of my left foot (the lumbar was done on the right side a bit) and my foot felt numb. It didn't last a very long time. I am guessing this is just a normal side effect following the lumbar?
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MSNik
03-01-2008, 11:21 AM
How long did you lay flat after your lumbar? You should NOT have any side effects, and should have laid flat a minimum of 8 hours...otherwise, youre risking needing a blood patch.
Who told you to do any kind of physical exercise after a lumbar puncture? They should be shot for NOT telling you to do absoutely nothing for at least 24 hours and stay flat for a minimum of 8...
Are you ok today??
Try to take it easy and stay off your feet...call the ER immediately if the sensation continues or if you get a headache.
Who told you to do any kind of physical exercise after a lumbar puncture? They should be shot for NOT telling you to do absoutely nothing for at least 24 hours and stay flat for a minimum of 8...
Are you ok today??
Try to take it easy and stay off your feet...call the ER immediately if the sensation continues or if you get a headache.
Nenu
03-01-2008, 11:27 AM
Oh yeah, I'm completely fine today :) Well, as fine as one can be following something as invasive as these tests.
They had me remain in the hospital for a good 5 hours after (they did blood work etc as well) and I didn't do any strenuous activity at all. I only walked about 1 block well beyond 8 hours later, and it was when I went to put on my boots that I got that sensation. Never came back yet.
To add, I'm happy that my 'preliminary' blood came back alright. This includes the CBC and all the basic stuff. I'm more interested to see the thyroid count where I believe truly they're going to find any discrepancies, or in the vitamin deficiencies.
They had me remain in the hospital for a good 5 hours after (they did blood work etc as well) and I didn't do any strenuous activity at all. I only walked about 1 block well beyond 8 hours later, and it was when I went to put on my boots that I got that sensation. Never came back yet.
To add, I'm happy that my 'preliminary' blood came back alright. This includes the CBC and all the basic stuff. I'm more interested to see the thyroid count where I believe truly they're going to find any discrepancies, or in the vitamin deficiencies.
MSNik
03-01-2008, 11:29 AM
okay, as long as you are okay.....you kind of made it sound like you went for a walk within a few hours of having the lumbar- that scared me.
But, if you are okay- and IM glad you are....then, rest up today and feel bettter tomorrorw! Glad it went well for you.
n
But, if you are okay- and IM glad you are....then, rest up today and feel bettter tomorrorw! Glad it went well for you.
n
Nenu
03-02-2008, 11:18 AM
Well, not very smart of me. I did some mild lifting/cleaning because I had potential buyers look at my house. This was Friday late night. Saturday night, I had a headache begin. Our weather was awful (big snowstorm) so I figured it was weather related. WRONG. What I was experiencing was a spinal induced migraine. Hands down, the absolute worst headache I have ever experienced. Standing, the headache went away a lot. Sitting, fierce excruciating pain like someone was stabbing my entire head with daggers, and nausea to boot. I had an IV feed with migraine drugs, laid down for several hours, and finally woke with no more headache. Thankfully. Really stupid of me. Your advice was absolutely correct. When you have a lumber/spinal, do not be vertical the day of it. I learned my lesson the hard way. :jester:
MSNik
03-02-2008, 12:13 PM
Im sorry Nenu. Being right was the last thing I wanted to be...spinal headaches usually cannot be cured with simply laying down- this may continue for another day or two and really cant be cured unless you go for the blood patch. The blood patch is quite simple and usually cures it instantly, but it has to be done at the hosptial..
If you continue this kind of discomfort, please call where you had it done, or your Neuro and consider having the area looked at..
Try to rest, you might just be having a migrane, but keep an eye on yourself.
Hugs
N
If you continue this kind of discomfort, please call where you had it done, or your Neuro and consider having the area looked at..
Try to rest, you might just be having a migrane, but keep an eye on yourself.
Hugs
N
Nenu
03-02-2008, 12:48 PM
What exactly is the blood patch? I know I've heard it referenced here plenty, but my neuro did not mention this to me. In fact, I was told I'd be fine after only a few hours following the lumbar.
MSNik
03-02-2008, 02:05 PM
A blood patch is basically where they withdraw some of your own blood from your arm, and re-inject it into the spine where the CSF was drawn from. Ive never had to have it done, after two spinal taps, both of mine well well; but from what Im told, it instantly helps to reinstate the pressure (which is what is causing the headache) and re-pressurizes the spinal column, alieviating the headache.
Im sure others, who have had it done, can tell you more about it- you can research blood patch on Healthboards and read more- but thats the gist of it. Hopefully you wont need it, but if the headache continues, or comes back, please do investigate!
They didnt do a real thorough job of prepping you for this, Id be jusitifably upset with the place/doctor who did it if I were you...but you seem to be doing better. Thinking of you, and hoping for your continued recovery.
Hugs
N
Im sure others, who have had it done, can tell you more about it- you can research blood patch on Healthboards and read more- but thats the gist of it. Hopefully you wont need it, but if the headache continues, or comes back, please do investigate!
They didnt do a real thorough job of prepping you for this, Id be jusitifably upset with the place/doctor who did it if I were you...but you seem to be doing better. Thinking of you, and hoping for your continued recovery.
Hugs
N
Nenu
03-03-2008, 12:48 PM
Not sure if the procedure here is different (Canada versus the US). I asked about the 8 hours waiting and such, and was told 2 hours. So I'm not sure. I just know I definitely over exerted myself.