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bacterial meningitis
Hey, I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis about the 30th of april 2013. I had 3 limberpunches and a spinal tap now about 4 monts afterwards I still have lower back pain, neckstiffness and legg pain! Can anyone help pl!???
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Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. Yes, repeated lumbar punctures can cause low back ache. Along with this you may be having a pinched nerve or sciatica. Use hot water bottle for warm compress in lower back. Show this to a doctor. Physiotherapy should help reduce your pain. Hope this helps. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. Yes, repeated lumbar punctures can cause low back ache. Along with this you may be having a pinched nerve or sciatica. Use hot water bottle for warm compress in lower back. Show this to a doctor. Physiotherapy should help reduce your pain. Hope this helps. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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