Having a lumbar puncture

[@soleil3gs]

I got mine done 4 hours ago, honestly it’s fast. The procedure takes minutes. U just have to lay flat afterwards for a couple of hours just to be safe so u don’t get a headache. I’m currently laying flat at home resting 😊

[@kathrynhill6452]

Mine wasn't. The fluid has to drip. Can't be pulled out like they do with blood. You were blessed with it being quick. I did it because I fit the description of having guillain barre syndrome. And I did end up having it. Mine took a good 30 mins.

[@yvonneschimmel453]

Did it hurt?

[@collinjohnson4462]

@@kathrynhill6452 same they had to take four full tubes for mine and had to reinsert 4 times and took 45 minutes

[@jemadamson2715]

It took 5 minutes for me

[@ryxnn22]

@@collinjohnson4462 Yikes, sounds similar to mine. About same time period but my doctor was a little less patient than yours sounds so he must’ve reinserted 10s of times

[@SamuelFord88]

Just had mine done. Spent ages worrying about it from all these comments. Went in to it in a cold sweat. Didn't feel a thing and the doctor was very good at calming me down. The thing you have to remember is that it's only the people that have painful experiences that write these comments, the vast majority are absolutely painless. It's called publication bias. The people who it goes fine for rarely feel the need to comment on videos like this. I think about 10% of people have a hard time with it. One note, to avoid the headache you must lay flat for 4-6hours straight after the procedure, with your head flat too. Ive got a mild headache at the minute, but nothing unusual. It will be fine, don't worry!

[@ankur0077nca]

Are you still alive , what were the results ?

[@SamuelFord88]

@@ankur0077nca yes mate, it was nothing to worry about. 1 in 20 people will have pain, you'll be fine 😊

[@murasakino101]

I don't think people that say it's painful are saying it just to complain or scare people. It's just warning them that it can possibly hurt a bit. I've had 2 and neither were pain free but it isn't the most awful pain in the world. You also forgot to mention that there is pain after the procedure due to the anesthetic wearing off which is another reason why it's necessary to lay down. I would say that's worse than the test itself. Just because it was pain free for you and "the vast majority of people" doesn't mean it'll be that way for everyone and there's nothing wrong with warning people

[@livebanda5564]

​@@SamuelFord88due you feel ed after lp

[@zipho5935]

This is the stuff that makes men cry, wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy ,I'm currently in hospital and I just did this.

[@KINGSOMALIA]

Stop lying, they give you local numbing injection so you wouldnt feel much if anything...

[@SaucyNetworkEntertainment]

I had mine without any anaesthetics done and didnt feel any pain. It just depends on the skill of the surgeon or specialist.

[@melissaamericafirst3098]

@@SaucyNetworkEntertainment did they do it under a live X-ray machine?

[@TheTroupeMasterGrimm]

@@KINGSOMALIA some people have much stronger reactions to lumbar punctures than others. I’ve had patients say it was completely painless, and some say it was extremely painful.

[@tvbuu]

@@SaucyNetworkEntertainment mine was so bad I could not walk or stand from sitting for a while maybe a week

[@DonPeyote420]

"Describe your pain on a scale from 1 to 10 where 1 is no pain and 10 is insufferable" "Mine goes up to 11"

[@stangsO9]

I need one done in 2 weeks. I was nervous before this video. When she said its not painful I calmed down. I read these comments and I'm right back to nervous again lol

[@rainbow8198]

My lumbar puncture was 197 days ago and i have no back pain anymore but the headaches are still so severe that it is impossible to drive a car or work with them. I think im just gonna jump in front of a train or something

[@solianaab6168]

I’ve done it 3 days ago don’t be afraid it’s not painful. After the procedure lay flat on the bed for an hour and your good to go

[@rainbow8198]

@@solianaab6168 is the hole in the dura permanent after it or does it heal ?

[@solianaab6168]

@@rainbow8198 mine healed on the next day

[@rainbow8198]

@@solianaab6168 you dont have any headaches anymore?

[@KarenCrow]

This experience was genuinely one of the most painful experiences AFTER the procedure was done. I never in my life felt pain in every single bone in my body like I did after a spinal tap

[@molliekaur5228]

Yes same happened with metoo

[@lexxzus]

@@molliekaur5228 WHAT!! U experienced alot of pain after that u didn't have before? What made u get it the tap?

[@tvbuu]

Dude yes. Can't believe I don't see more comments saying this. Literally had to sit in a wheelchair and even standing up from sitting was unbearable.

[@GEARSFIFALUFCx]

@@tvbuu how long did it last

[@rajeshk1657]

Very very painfull

[@sec2672]

I had my lumbar puncture under nhs. It is now day 3 and I still feel fine! Honestly don’t worry too much! The procedure wasn’t painful just a bit uncomfortable. I read 1000 horror stories and was terrified but it went so smoothly. I have some lower back pain and mild headaches but I’ve been taking panadol every 4-6 hours just to prevent any possible pain and I’ve been resting loads which is working amazingly. I don’t want to jinx anything but it wasn’t bad at all! I can’t thank the awesome doctor and nurse enough!

[@oliviajane1469]

S E im having one today and I am terrified, I’m only 16 😫

[@OU7C4ST]

@@oliviajane1469 How did it go?

[@dianapeskova7102]

I've had mine today,it wasnt that bad I only feel weaker then usually.

[@joshvega5469]

Olivia jane I was 15 when I had mine you’ll be fine as long as the doctor knows what he’s doing ( I have a horror story but I think you’ll be fine)

[@sgsnake2x]

I have to have one every 3 months….

[@watchreviews8300]

0:36 "can be used to pump a *small* amount of medicine" * Proceeds to fill the whole syringe *

[@frankchanning198]

I have lumber punctures every 3 months because I’m on chemotherapy. I had them under local anesthetic at the start but it was so painful that I now have them under general. But if you are watching this because you are about to have one don’t worry the pain doesn’t last long

[@elijah_3473]

I feel u

[@sgsnake2x]

Me too, I had mine today and my back aches. I honestly always enter the procedure room anxiously and never get used to it, it’s as if the feeling feels different each time

[@heavenrain888]

Best of luck to you

[@VIGGE684]

Im a 26 year woman. I just got my very first Lumbar Punkture yesterday. I was honestly very scared. But it really wasnt that bad. You just feel a little prick and maybe some discomfort when the needle goes in, but its not painful. And if the doctor knows what he is doing, it should be very fast like around 15-20 minutes. The very important part is that you should lie on your back flat for at least 1-2 hours right after and drink ALOT of drinks with caffeine like Coca Cola and Coffee. That is to avoid getting the nasty headache you can get from spinal fluid leeking a bit. Best of Luck to anyone getting a Lumbar Punkture. Just remember that its a quick and not that painful procedure and the doctors know what they are doing.

[@kristianafetahu9773]

Hi everyone! I got mine 2 days ago, it was very fast as a procedure. You have to lay flat for at least 3 hours. I did not have any headache, just a bit of back pain. Everyone has different experiences, so just be positive you’ll have a good experience.

[@sitisarah3557]

I just done this yesterday. It was quick and not painful at all. My tips is to curl as best as you can so the doctor can feel the right spot to do it. And it helps if you’re skinny too. If you are nervous, hold a pillow and clutch it hard to shift your focus to it. The needle prick for local anaesthesia is so thin you barely feel a pinch. Take a slow and steady breather. Alhamdulillah my procedures done in just 15 minutes. I laid down flat for 6 hours straight. You might get hungry but just wait to be safe. After that, you can slowly get up and walk around. I felt a discomfort and back pain and headache if i sit for too long, so when that happens i quickly lay down again. The doctor will give you painkillers so take that too. Have someone to assist you and take you home because it might be difficult and dangerous if you’re alone. My last advice, don’t worry too much. Do some research first and prepare any questions and concerns you have and what to expect before proceeding. I pray that whoever read this will be cured by Allah’s mercy and everything will be smooth for you amiin 🤲🏻 pls pray for my health too ❤

[@Drea_A]

I'm at the ER & had this with a 30 minute warning AND IT WAS INSANE. I felt this through my entire body. Found out I have meningitis but I'm grateful they were able to do this & find it so quickly

[@Reiilmao]

I really hope you’re okay :(

[@Drea_A]

@@Reiilmao I'm ok 💜 thank you

[@シン-t7q]

its been a year now, glad it all worked well. hows ur condition, still good?

[@madlaz5795]

Did you take anaesthesia?

[@Drea_A]

@@madlaz5795 nope nothing

[@jamie_lovick]

Had this done not to long ago, it is extremely painful! It was explained well 👍

[@sharonmakuyahundi.kappich8613]

Me too little bit kkk

[@ankur0077nca]

Are you still alive , what were the results ?

[@sassyrav]

When I had mine done I didnt feel a thing. But PLEASE ensure you rest after this is done. I made the mistake of going back to work the next day as I was only told to rest for the rest of THAT day only. Spinal headaches are a side effect as the puncture wound into the canal can take some time to heal and it can prevent the pressure from building up. For me it was like a very very bad migraine. Because I didnt rest I had to take a week off work. I finally seen a doctor 6 days later and her advice was you should rest for 48hrs afterward. I wish I knew that earlier!

[@ankitamangal9871]

Same.. Suffering the spinal headache since yesterday.. didnt take rest and went to work after the test.. but now resting all the day

[@TheAdum]

Had mine yesterday to diagnose meningitis. When the needle hit the bit between the bones, it was like a really sharp ache. I had to grip the bed and stay as still as possible. It was definitely painful and I couldn’t wait for it to be over, but it was bearable.

[@sharonmakuyahundi.kappich8613]

Me too. I was not really comfortable kkk

[@Beth-oy7in]

Same here. Are you fine now from the MS? If so how long did it take for you? I’m having that now and still the same for 11 days

[@sparkflames_ao]

Same, I experienced this just today

[@StandstillYouTube]

Done mine on local anesthesia, didn't hurt at all, no headaches, just a light back pain afterward. I guess everyone reacts to it differently!

[@pinecedar180]

I just read the CNN article about the woman who needed multiple punctures and that led to a CSF leak that was easy to break. Her life has changed. Make sure you got a good doctor.

[@iqraali8833]

I had mine yesterday and i was so scared after reading these comments! To be honest i wasn’t that bad, the area was completely numb and the needle went in on the first try, i didnt even feel a thing.

[@hnbaj7422]

ratio

[@ObjectiveObserver00]

How were during the week after the puncture?

[@iqraali8833]

@@ObjectiveObserver00 my back was sore for a couple days, but no headaches. everyone's different tho

[@iqraali8833]

@@hnbaj7422 wdym ratio?

[@iqraali8833]

@Domcelicious i guess its different for everybody, my doctor told me that for some people it takes more than one time for the needle to go in and that can be painful

[@charlotterose5513]

I had this done and it was the most painful experience I’ve ever had done

[@MuffinMan76]

Same

[@emotionalreleasecoachjde]

I had lumbar punctures and had a lumbar drain and was traumatising and horrendous for me. Shooting pains like lightening bolts all around my womb, uterus and down my leg. I had to be knocked out in the end. I guess everyone is different but i wish it was so lovely as they make out in this video, blood spurted everywhere, i had high pressure csf.

[@albertsyorengo9654]

*It is not that painful* Me remember me giving birth through my spine

[@sleepystars8482]

Ikr, I was in agony when and after having this done. I would rather give birth with no pain relief than have this done again.

[@butthole5434]

@@sleepystars8482 i was asleep lmaoo

[@sleepystars8482]

@@butthole5434 ok, did you have a funny dream or something ?

[@butthole5434]

@@sleepystars8482 no, 2013, i was 4. i was hospitalised for hallucinations and nothing was wrong. i was hospitalised for 4 days, thats all i remember. today i was looking through junk and found a box with my medical records and stuff. my mom and dad never told me ab the spinal tap so i didnt know even know for 7 years i had one. i couldve gone my whole life without knowing i had a spinal tap

[@sleepystars8482]

@@butthole5434 oh right. Sorry you had to find out that way, I wish I had no memory of mine lol.

[@eduardoe4200]

I had it done today and I got to admit it was fast and easy. I only felt a small poke. Everyone is different and I didn’t feel a headache either. So I feel it’s more being scared then the pain.

[@yvettedodds8919]

I'm glad I watched this tonight because I have a lumbar puncture next Tuesday to find out what has caused my brain lesions with demyelination. I'm still quite anxious but now I know what's going to happen during the procedure, I just hope that my lumbar pain from osteoarthritis doesn't get worse afterwards .

[@jasmeentan5583]

Me too. Can I ask how the investigation for the demylination going?

[@onaeweoya]

Extremely painful procedure explained well. Didn't explain how the fluid is extracted or what it looked like.

[@KlauzeX]

I had mine today and it was almost painless, almost didn't feel anything, get healthy you all!

[@charmae5507]

I had mine done today, also dreaded it but honestly stubbing your toe is more painful. My doc could tell I was a little anxious and not only did he wonderfully execute the procedure but he congratulated me on how well I was doing after each needle :,) Very scary to think about however everyone is different! An experienced doc/nurse works absolute magic

[@Cutoandromiovlogs]

Thankyou so much ❤🎉for your clear explanation it help me to understand these topic clearly.

[@catrinasturgill9912]

They numbed it but you are still in pain I wouldnt want anyone else to have to go through this

[@lorilal9931]

I wasn’t so lucky on this. I was slightly sedated for it. The actual procedure was fine. Felt the needle go in just a bit but not to bad. It’s was after that was a nightmare. I lied down at home for several hours. But the head pain was killing me. Felt like my head was going to explode. Nothing was helping. I was lying down for days because as soon as I lifted my head I felt so much pain and sickness. After a week I went to the hospital. Luckily the doctor who did it was there. I ended up having a blood patch done. Where they take blood from you an inject it near the spinal tap spot. I was dealing with a leak, that many can get after the procedure. The head pain was the worse pain I ever experienced. I wouldn’t recommend this done unless your health conditions were extremely bad and you definitely need answers. If you experience extreme head pain for more than 2-3 days tell them to do the blood patch. I started feeling 50% better after 4 hours and each hour was getting better after that. Good Luck everyone.

[@rainbow8198]

My lumbar puncture is now 197 days ago and the headaches i got from it are still so severe that i cannot work or drive a car because i am in so much pain. I don’t want another needle in my back so i think im just gonna jump in front of a train or something.

[@retroshropshire41]

I had this done a couple of days ago due to cluster headache and had to have this done to test for bleeding in the brain and menigitus . I been getting head pain today real bad . Im going see how i get on the next couple of days as if i still got bad headaches ill go back like u done

[@raenavanschoiack110]

@@rainbow8198 I hope your feeling better now... I'm so scared the migraine will come back from it... Only took me 2 days to go back to the doc and I got a blood patch

[@carolhugou]

Everyone is different of course, but this was agony for me. Even with local anesthesia. They had to knock me out.

[@hennesseyreddie3340]

Hope I'm knocked out too

[@naturetaylor]

Now I’m super scared 😟

[@joshvega5469]

Horror story here 🙌🏾 don’t be it only hurts if the doctor screws up (guess how bad my doc screwed up)

[@crstnlvcvch2]

Ok, then why i was not sedated to do this shit?, it was the most painful experience in my life

[@hennesseyreddie3340]

I don't get this either

[@JordanCamus.]

I had this done, I’ve never experienced this amount of pain. Thankfully I’m put to sleep when I have it done now. Just wake up with a sore back.

[@dotdotdot1113]

Exceptionally well explained

[@markbenjamin1703]

Had it done when i was 11/12 can't remember exactly. The most painful thing ever however many thanks to the staff at Alder Hey

[@amarunene]

I had 2 done when I was a child ... do you still have back win now?

[@usopp6996]

After this I stopped being afraid of needles.

[@computershutoff13666]

I still hate needles with a passion and when I say that to the doctor they always say but you have all those tattoos tattoo needles and regular needles are way to different things

[@Bucky1836]

Laughs in menegitis ,that was 2 weeks of hell i never want to live again

[@Drea_A]

I'm literally in the hospital rn & got the spinal tap done & found out I have meningitis. These headaches are BRUTAL

[@Bucky1836]

@@Drea_A like hot fire in base of neck thru eyeballs is what i fely

[@briannamoore315]

@@Drea_A is it headaches only when you cough or lasting like a migraine

[@Drea_A]

@@briannamoore315 it started as a mild headache that hurt more when I coughed/sneezed & later developed into a never-ending migraine

[@briannamoore315]

@@Drea_A that sounds horrible! I currently can’t tell whether I have covid or meningitis. Waiting on my test results😖

[@PrisChoco]

I had a lumbar puncture today. They had to do it 3 times, it didn’t hurt much and also here in the Netherlands they don’t numb it.

[@homemagar3670]

How are you doing now?

[@parkjimin8080]

Army❤💜

[@manuelmoraleda9285]

I performed several lumbar puncture more than 40 years ago, adult and pediatric. I considered myself as well my patients that no serious complications happened. There was about 2 or 3 "dry tap" which I and others found not possible to extract CS fluid. I was hoping that a special non-magnetic needle with MRI guidance is being used now, more precise and more predictable.

[@zipho5935]

They do use a scan to be more precise with the needle either than that its still old school😢

[@judethaddeus9856]

Just got mine done at Johns Hopkins at 2pm today, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected, didn’t hurt a bit, I hope they find what they need to help me… a few weeks ago I was found unresponsive in my sleep abs foaming at the mouth (no, I do not do drugs and i do not drink excessively); now that I’m aware I’ve lost a great deal of my memory, at this point I cannot be left home alone because I easily get confused and panicked. This is the STRANGEST, most TERRIFYING thing to happen to me

[@themusiclover8440]

Was yours done by a female dr at hopkins Bayview? Getting it done there soon and I was told shes the best and knows how to do them to where their isnt any pain

[@judethaddeus9856]

@@themusiclover8440 no, I go to the Neurofibromatosis clinic at the downtown campus.. the nurse was a lady though. She was REALLY nice

[@themusiclover8440]

@@judethaddeus9856 oh okay. How was it for you? Im worried about all the pain. I had a bone marrow biopsy before and that was horrible tbh

[@judethaddeus9856]

@@themusiclover8440 there was ZERO pain or discomfort .. it took all of 10 mins or so, if that long. The nurse spread a little numbing cream (unnecessary) and walked me through the procedure, then she did it. I didn’t even feel the needle! It really was quick like a bunny… I am 100% you’ll be just perfect!! Let me know how everything goes, I LOVE YOU💕💕

[@levithebaddest2369]

Did u find out what was wrong

[@ClaudiaNkeji]

Okay, just done my lumbar puncture for the first time ever in my life (20y old female) after reading all the comments 20 minutes before my procedure I was freaking out but it’s been 5 minutes after my procedure and I feel perfectly fine obviously it felt a bit weird having a strange object inside my spine but tbf I didn’t feel any pain just more discomfort. Hopefully I feel well enough to go to my 2-8 shift today, I’ll come back for an update in about a week

[@georgiak3606]

hey any update? i have mine in a month

[@ClaudiaNkeji]

@@georgiak3606biggest mistake I’ve ever made in my life it’s been a week and I feel like dying. After my procedure last week Sunday I felt fine up until Tuesday early this week. Constant excruciating headache that does not go away along with feeling nauseous and throwing up every 2 hours to the point I had to double check I’m not pregnant cause I got paranoid. Bare in mind I’m a healthy 20 year old that barely gets sick or visit the hospital so I was confident I was going to feel better within 3 days or so but right now I’m unable to do anything I haven’t even been able to go to the gym either I just feel like shit I’m always throwing up every two seconds the headaches feel like it’s getting worse day by day if I could turn back time I would have listened to my mum when she advised me not to get the procedure done. Goodluck with yours cause it’s going to be a tough journey I’m not sure when I will be back to normal oh! my lower back stopped hurting fairly quickly I only feel tender there.

[@ClaudiaNkeji]

Update. I’m feeling much better now pretty much back to my old self. No more headaches or nausea but my back is still tender. Remember to drink as much as possible at least 2 litres/3 litres a day. I naturally drink a lot so that wasn’t a problem for me

[@georgiak3606]

@@ClaudiaNkeji Thank you so much for both of your updates, I’ll take everything you said into consideration. I really hope you feel completely back to normal soon 🖤

[@care4teaching]

@@ClaudiaNkejihope you’re feeling well now! How long did it take you to recover?

[@allthingsbegin]

Make absolutely sure that you lay flat on your back for at least one hour after having an LP. Drink plenty of water. If you don't lie flat on your back for at least one hour, you're going to have the most awful headache that you've ever had in your entire life for days. Vomiting and nausea will occur because of the intense headaches. My headache's lasted for at least 3 days. They were so bad that I had to go back to the emergency room for medication. The headache was so bad that even after I got and IV injection of morphine, it still did not help. After an hour they gave me Dilaudid and phenergan and that didn't help. Even zofran for nausea did not help. Finally, the doctor gave me some old-school medicine. I got a big shot of thorazine and that actually did help with the nausea and vomiting but the headaches were still there. Finally, they just had to put me on a Versed drip and keep me out for a whole day. I just cannot stress how important it is to lie flat on your back after having an LP done.

[@zipho5935]

I just did this an they sad I need to lay on my back for a minimum of 6 hours, why didn't your doctors advise you on this its vital information.

[@jon-kl9mk]

@@zipho5935 Were you able to get up & about after wards with no problem?

[@zipho5935]

@@jon-kl9mk yeah after 6 hours I got up and was normal ,I didn't have pain or anything

[@jon-kl9mk]

@@zipho5935 Good to hear

[@haskellbryant5331]

Oh I know how that fills I had one a few years back and still having problem a lots of pressure and some time burning filling

[@naomit95]

Hey y’all how long after the puncture did you wait before returning to work? I’m having mine done tomorrow 😭🙏

[@alexthebudgie9071]

Back when I had cancer at 12 I used to get a spinal tap constantly and then after a year; every 3 months. I refused to have general anaesthetic because it made me more poorly. They used to give me gas and air and I would get super high whilst they were setting me up (cleaning/getting me in position) and would carry on using it even after they said I could stop; until they took it away. I have fond memories of having lumbar punctures tbh

[@user-lp7tx1fe6t]

Worst thing that ever happened to me. It wasn't painful but it was disgusting to feel the needle touch my nerves and send electric shocks down my legs. Then the day after I had such bad back pain that I literally couldn't stand straight. The next day came the worst headache I ever had. Now it's been 4 days since the puncture and I still have some pain in the head and back. Wow never again

[@andrewliu6592]

apparently to prevent a headache after spinal tap, lay completely flat

[@ThornyRoseV]

Why do they think they gain about lying to people about pain. This is obviously painful as fuck. Its better for people to be prepared.

[@KINGSOMALIA]

Please dont listen to people here who are trying to scare you. While back in the 90s when i had it done (they didnt use any numbing prior to the procedure which hurt like hell) it was incredibly painful, nowadays you shouldnt feel anything more than an uncomfortable feeling in your lower back which is VERY annoying but pain wise isnt bad.

[@vanessagaitanos7229]

I got a spinal tap when i was 10 years old guys. It felt like a hammer pounding on your spinal cord. If I did it at 10 you guys can do it don’t worry!!

[@thejoegreccoexperience7957]

They did it to me at that age as well.they didn’t give me any anesthetics it was the worst thing I’ve ever felt lol. Tested me for Lyme disease I think it was. Had all sorts of tests done to me that day

[@jahsehxmorales809]

I had a seizure a few days ago along with ect. But I got this and I can’t stand up straight

[@t.s.2896]

The procedure is bearable, the worst is to come. Currently still cannot exist vertically, because if i am not lying down, my head feels like it will explode and the pain is unbearable. Had this procedure 4days ago

[@ripnola984]

I had one while AWAKE for Menehinits and now, ten years later, at 30 years old, my BACK is STILL NOT right! I have pain all the time. And ppl don’t believe me...what do I do?!!?!

[@randomtees]

Have you gone to a doctor to have it checked out? What have you tried for the pain? Have you tried full-spectrum CBD or Delta-8? Those are life savers for nerve pain but I'm not sure if that's the cause of your pain. If the pain shoots down your leg, then it's nerve related. If it's isolated to one area, then you might have experienced spinal cord trauma.

[@amitroy2008]

@@randomtees l

[@MatildahPhiri-tc1gj]

How safe it is for the patient who is seriously sick

[@anneobrien4327]

A much higher % of patients suffer severe pain from this procedure than this video admits to. There is nothing surprising about that. Medical providers ignore or downplay patients pain.You will be told “You may experience a little bit of discomfort” or “ it can be a little uncomfortable” easy for them as they are not the people in pain. Once you are on the table you will be told to “ breath through it” . I don’t understand why medical people lie to patients. Be straight and honest about the high possibility of pain during and after this procedure.Patients will be better prepared for if and when it becomes painful . And the Medical staff will gain more trust and respect from the patient.

[@sylviaisafoot6570]

I think the reason doctors tell you it’s only a little uncomfortable has something to do with the placebo effect. If you tell someone to expect the worst, they expect the worst and feel the worst. If you tell someone it doesn’t hurt, there’s a small chance that their brain will trick them into thinking it does not hurt as much as it is. I understand what you mean completely tho and I find it very annoying too when they downplay the actual pain.

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[@wutangwingchun8551]

My daughter had a spinal tap to check for bacterial meningitis and her pain was so well managed before, during, and afterwards she had no problems at all besides being a little sore but Tylenol worked fine.

[@muffintop8298]

@Meghan Gehr , was she under anesthesia while doing this procedure?!

[@wutangwingchun8551]

@@muffintop8298 no. It was more of a sedative. She was a little drowsy and felt pinches but not pain.

[@xikes]

The procedure is not that painful just like they said. But those headaches afterwards... are insane. True, they only occur, when standing up and disappear immediately when lying down. But let me tell you.. those are not mild. They are unbearable and last for few days.

[@joshvega5469]

Xikes Emi Bro legit and then you have really bad motion sickness if you go in a car

[@prestorib]

Totally

[@jayeallen6668]

The fluid the doctor "taps" is under a degree of pressure. If that pressure is too high or too low, generally the patient will experience a headache. As far as a lumber puncture, if membrane surrounding the spinal cord doesn't seal back up normally after that procedure, the leaking spinal fluid will allow the fluid pressure to drop-generally causing what is called a "spinal headache"...which is one of the main symptoms of the patient's spinal cord not sealing and must be repaired. Generally the doctor will perform a "blood patch" (not sure of the correct medical term). The doctor will take some of the patient's blood and inject it where the lumbar puncture was performed.

[@herpearl5160]

i’ve had this done twice and it’s not that bad if you’re on anesthesia!!! super bad if you’re not tho D:

[@HolyGuac8]

I had this last night for intercranial hypertension diagnosis and I HATED this procedure. I felt so uncomfortable. Especially when the needle hits the nerve and you feel it shock your leg.

[@karlaloredo9719]

I just had one today for the same reason and I felt it too it was horrible

[@Drea_A]

The leg shock was insane. I said "I strangely felt that in my leg" & the Dr responded with "ah that means I hit it right" lmaoo

[@シン-t7q]

sorry to hear this but hows the post procedure? no more pressure headaches anymore after a year?

[@joshvega5469]

I had an illness that was never diagnosed that and initially I was in so much pain that after the numbing stuff I was doing ok then the Doc went up to a point that was not numbed and let me tell you that is the worst pain I’ve ever had and I honestly think I have ptsd because of this and they had to do this 4 times back to back and I screamed such a blood curdling scream that I understood (I was in a children’s hospital) why these kids were screaming. Also I passed out for 3 hours and woke up at midnight and became extremely sick and was in and out of the ER for several days and could not walk because of the pain. And for those who’ve read to the end I thank you and apologize for being long winded. So here is an emoji and just because I had an extremely bad experience doesn’t mean you will 😑

[@rainbow8198]

I also had a lumbar puncture 6 days ago without numbing and it felt as if someone stabbed me with a knife in my back. The back pain is so crippling, i can hardly walk without pain. I am 20 years old and was very athletic before, i did running, worked out in the gym and now i cannot do that anymore. The lumbar puncture absolutely destroyed my body. I hope i can recover from that

[@joshvega5469]

rain bow bro same but as long as you lay down for awhile it will heal on it’s own worst case scenario they will do a blood patch I didn’t have one done because I was in the ER for 3 days and didn’t want to go back avoid Motrin it will make your stomach upset and you’ll be violently sick

[@jaja814]

@@rainbow8198 can you confirm if you still feel like that? These comments are really putting me off

[@rainbow8198]

Jaja the pain is now gone but such a procedure will create a long lasting trauma. So very bad for psychological health

[@joshvega5469]

Jaja like after all of it you dont like to be touched with a sharp object in the back the physical pain should only last like a couple weeks at most and the key is to lay down for a while and it will slowly heal

[@TerkeyStone]

What is this procedure specifically for ???

[@levithebaddest2369]

Test for meningitis/multiple sclerosis/high cranium pressure etc. For serious medical conditions

[@TerkeyStone]

@@levithebaddest2369 thanks..and can lab work tell us those things??

[@axellecolombet13]

Wait they're supposed to inject an anesthetic? I spent the whole 30 minutes crying and whining because of the pain while the nurses were comforting me, and had to lay down for 24h afterwards It was one of the most painful things I've ever experienced in my life, and the neurologist told my parents before entering my room that I needed to be brave because of the pain I was going to endure I feel like this video is describing a totally different procedure

[@animeichii8031]

really? mine was okay tho, i remember when I was 9 years old, I was diagnosed viral infection of the brain and they did this to me alone inside my hospital room while my parents are outside and crying. and me laying flat there and I didn't feel any pain. My doctor said I was brave enough 😄

[@azimlikz3431]

@@animeichii8031 Mine is same . My mom is outside. I am scared but I achieved still good. My doctor said you are very good . After the procedure I don't feel very pain . I feel just little pain in my back .

[@komalabhishek4711]

I am suffering from this condition pls help me I am not proper walk

[@kembaraoverlandexplorer7689]

My late mother too.She paralyzed after done this

[@Cupcakeonline]

Doctor made me lay down for 5 hours. Not 30 mins.

[@pierrawhite3167]

I just got my first lumber puncture two days ago and I'm in absolute agony. It was done while I laid on my stomach and I am calling my hospital once they open today. The Nausea is brutal and stairs are evil. I rest my case.

[@ClaudiaNkeji]

Hey hun it’s been two months now, did it get better for you? Cause it’s been a week since I done mine and I still feel nauseous and have constant headaches

[@tvbuu]

I'm 28 and got mine as a kid while I was laying on my side. Afterward it was hell. The seat belt buckle barely touched my back and I screamed. I couldn't walk or stand normally for a few days it was bad.

[@mariepolyte6282]

Omg I have mine scheduled on the 25th and that will be my 3rd time🫢,one from my C-section,2nd from my car accident,and now to determine if I have MS.

[@marksimpson3018]

I had one yesterday, they couldn't get the fluid to drain so had to re-ajust the angle of the needle, the needle hit nerves which was like an electric shock going down my legs and had to be restrained

[@victoriamachona685]

If the procedure is simple as highlighted. Why is it that in other countries patients die hours after the procedure?

[@Darkreign1]

I had this done in 2012 when we were trying to find an answer to something that happened out of the blue and it was pure agony even after having the local anaesthetic. After lying down in a certain position for a while I went to move and it was so painful I couldn't move and couldn't move for over an hour

[@smol_chilli_pepper]

Can't they just knock me out first? This is a serious question

[@8QQ8]

No. It would be more risky.

[@juliosilvajr8076]

Yea they did w me i was 12/13 at the time im 20 now

[@lucidtickle8347]

Lol if it's die or let them touch my bones while I'm awake then I'm gonna die

[@mareewallace1696]

If they do, it affects the pressure and gives an inaccurate reading.

[@kathrynhill6452]

All I got was local numbing meds

[@shapeshift13]

Can this show me what disease is affecting my vision

[@carolyncard6134]

I had one without any Anesthesia because it was an emergency to drain spinal fluid due to meningitis they ended up draining 11 shot glasses worth of fluid

[@niamh3254]

these comments are stressing me out

[@jmw.17_65]

My brother had 3 of them but each time they couldn't get anything from it it kept failing

[@navjotkaur-fz7gr]

Someone had it 11 days ago and after this , he is suffering from headache ( sitting or walking , he is feeling this pain) still he has this headache… now the hospital will go farther with medicines , back mrt ….. he was really in pain in these few days … i hope he gets well soon …. Pray 🙏🏼

[@joeharry32817]

Im considering this due to suspicion of subclinical infection... the needle looks awfully long....

[@deannastrong6967]

Had a spinal tap done and then had a CSF leak from said spinal tap and had to get an epidural blood patch twice to fix the leak. This is uncommon but happened to me and caused migraines when I was seated or standing.

[@docsafi7749]

awesomely explained

[@BrunaSilva]

I had mine done 2 days ago. The procedure itself was okay and fast. However, I’m having very strong headaches and have thrown up a few times. It only gets better when I’m laying flat, facing up. Hope yours goes well!

[@GEARSFIFALUFCx]

how long til u feel better?

[@kasiakita3035]

Of course, here it is broken into paragraphs:Better to write: Please, someone respond. I ended up at the A&E (London) with balance disturbances after having chickenpox (2 days after the scabs dried - I'll add that I had a very mild case of chickenpox).Problems with walking and balance started. They did blood tests, a CT scan, an MRI, EMG, and a lumbar puncture. (I'm not sure how much fluid they took exactly, but I think around 30 milliliters as recommended).I lay down for 1.5 hours after the lumbar puncture, and they sent me home. An hour later, I started vomiting. For the next 3 days, I could barely walk and kept vomiting, so I returned to the A&E. I'm not vomiting anymore, but I have a balance problem; my movements aren't "fluid." I'm exhausted by this.What should I do? Will it go away? I'll add that my mom had multiple sclerosis, and I told the doctor about it, but they ruled out all neurological causes after all the tests came back okay.

[@Anonymous-cn6zl]

Attack on Titan brought me here for some reason 😅

[@joshvega5469]

Get Real yeah cause they talk about spinal fluid

[@afox1689]

Same! after watching season 3 I got so intrigued about this substance that I never paid attention to. The more I think about it, the more sense it makes that magical powers of transforming into a titan is carried by spinal fluid 😌 Because it's directly correlated with the brain and the spine is a titan's weak spot. I also believe this because the creator has a strong tendency to make fictional subjects relate to our real-world science. My favorite example of this is the colossal titan having no skin, because it's so massive it produces far too much heat than skin could withstand. The creator of AoT is truly talented and I aspire to be like him

[@kaisarahmad116]

Handsomely explained

[@suffiafathima6416]

does high spinal fluid causes numbness in legs?

[@tmo8933]

I had my first LP three days ago. It took me 30 minutes and being successful for one trial only. Howerver, my headache still is annoying me when I sit up or stand up. It is really painful!!!

[@ZamilZareen]

will it hurt?

[@jaja814]

@@tb3328-s6g but the comments say it does hurt so what's the truth? I'm scared now

[@jaja814]

@@tb3328-s6g but what about after the numb wears off and you get this horrendous headache that people speak of as well as back ache weeks after, is that as bad as people make out?

[@magicmike1122]

Can I hold the nurses hands??

[@granitabazaj7260]

Took 2 hours to do mine and three separate attempts. First a less experienced junior doctor tried and couldn't which annoyed me. I was close to fainting no idea why I don't usually have that issue. Anyway tried laying down and the more experienced doctor couldn't do it, they got me to watch Modern Family on my phone while trying to collect it. No luck. Finally got sat up and they managed to get it on the third go! Then I had a blood test and they couldn't get blood out of me but managed to on the 7th attempt!!! Felt like a heroin addict with the amount of punctures that day (yesterday). Headache and tenderness in back, but it was fine. Caffeine was recommended so coffee or energy drink and paracetamol. Good luck guys, this is probably worst case scenario I got told it usually takes 20mins and not 2 hours like mine!

[@jenniferstewart87]

Mine was the same 😢

[@massylmallem7820]

The spinal headaches afterwards were AWFUL. I had to stay horizontally flat in-bed for for 5 days afterwords before the headaches went away. Also, DRINK WATER before and after.

[@cece_rose10]

I'm having this done Thursday to figure out why I'm having headaches. Fun

[@Cupcakeonline]

Two days later and I'm still in pain, not the worst pain in the world but definitely not the easiest thing 😭

[@johnelrod98]

Was you awake when you had it done? I may be facing a rapid condition that requires this to test for, I'm kinda on clock. (GBS) it's a quite interesting syndrome.

[@Cupcakeonline]

@@johnelrod98 I was awake yes but they have me anesthetic to numb the area. I won't lie to you, it will hurt but if you need to get it done, you need to let it happen and it'll be over before you know it. Good luck and I hope it goes well!

[@GoldPeakLLC]

I did this for stem cell injections. No anesthesia at all. Straight injection with fine needle. Wasn’t too bad at all and no headache.

[@muzzammilbasha1210]

I'm bmlt std.is this really painless? How can we collect the fluid from fatty patients..

[@troyjohnson-ll8qp]

Ik currently going thru this rn. It has been 5 days and ive been in my bed lying in pain every day to the point i think of suicide. I wouldnt recommend this procedure unless it is very serious

[@OoT_Link]

Seriously I had mine done on sunday and its thursday now & I’m stuck in bed I feel horrible. The worst headaches of my life. I haven’t vomited in over a decade and the headache from the spinal tap made me vomit & almost pass out. I wish I never did this procedure!

[@themusiclover8440]

Getting my spinal tap this week. Dr ordered me valium to take around 20 mins before hand for anxiety.

[@jayneymaccarrie5672]

I had mine on Tuesday since then I have been in severe headaches, back pain and unable to eat or drink anything without pain top of stomach and head pain! Local anaesthetic didn’t work for me so I felt everything, the dr carried on and no way I will want it done again (ever have to by no way I’m travelling an hour away from me when my nearest is half an hour)

[@jayneymaccarrie5672]

I mean hospital this is at the end of

[@teddybear1829]

Can herpes effect the spine causing cramped muscles and nerve pain? every time my partner has a cold sore she also has painful full body spasm seizures and needs hospital treatment, but they just say it’s FND ?

[@Sammielou27]

28 F …Just had this done I panicked so bad. It was completely painless.

[@sharonmakuyahundi.kappich8613]

I got today hhhhhmm was not really that makes my face happy 😁🤣,but thanks to God I did it up to the end, the doctor was very good she was trying to asked me some questions to makes me feel comfortable kkk , I wasn't replying her I was just sounding strange because Iwas scared🤪, but anyway is the way it is, I am also happy that I found out that everything is very fine in my brain, thanks to God and Doctors in Germany Hamburg

[@JoanneFisher-zb4wj]

Never again. Had this done nearly a week ago, still in pain. My back feels so weird, horrible pains over my body.. I was in the fetal position for 1.5 - 2 hours having this done. Was awful. My brother said his was reslly quick mine was beyond!! Weird how people take it ok or feel pretty traumatised.. make sure youve got a gooden doing it!!

[@care4teaching]

Did the LP procedure three days ago. Back pain, overall pain and just overall wiped out. Did you recover well?

[@JoanneFisher-zb4wj]

@care4teaching evening, honestly i took me a while, i passsed out 3 days after mine 😅 after changing my dressing ( my marks from all the injections didnt heal for 8 weeks! i touched it and passed out and i deal with pain well, i did tweek mine though stupidly lambing one late that night as i was the only one here! Youve been through the worst! Some people recover with no issues but unfortunately i still cannot lean back comfortably? Love to hear how you are in few days/ weeks, Thanks for sharing your experience please keep me posted how you get on! X

[@melon3116]

I've actually had a lumbar puncture It was F-ing HELL afterwords

[@animeichii8031]

really? mine was okay tho, i remember when I was 9 years old, I was diagnosed viral infection of the brain and they did this to me alone inside my hospital room while my parents are outside and crying. and me laying flat there and I didn't feel any pain. Mu doctor said I was brave enough 😄