Questions about spinal tap

[kimmyarra]

Well I had my spinal tap....Now I get to play the waiting game.  They had a hard time getting fluid from my spine.  I had to be stuck a few times, and when the fluid came out it was a small drop at a time.  Not much fun :(  
I thought it would be easier, because they did image driven spinal.  Anyone else have a problem with slow drip coming out?  Could this mead low spinal fluid/?

[sllowe]

kimmy,

Me too and from what I was told, it's fairly the norm.  So slow that they've come up w/techniques to try to speed it up. i.e., tilting the table, etc.

You are still resting right?

A leak can happen days later.  So, rest, rest, rest.  No lifting, stairs, etc! Or, we'll have to hollar at you...:))))

-shell

[kimmyarra]

Thanks,  This is the best forum!!!..I look forward to talking more with everyone.

[patc21]

Mine was a slow drip until they tilited the table, Mine was also xray assisted and it took 3 Dr.s and 4 needles to get fluid. That was the one time I was happy my flair made my completely numb.

[HVAC]

If your spinal pressure was low you would still be in the hospital with loads of Drs. worrying over you.  I think you do not have to worry about that. Sorry it was harder on you. I hope you are taking it easy and drinking lots of caffeine.

Alex

[PastorDan]

Now that I have one of those wonderfully exciting experiences scheduled for October 20th, I'll be interested in reading about the results of everyone else's.

[slightlybroken]

I've heard it's all individual. Some people have a slow drip, while others have a faster. They can tell if your pressure is low when they draw your LP.

Take Care