we have no idea, my newly aged 14 yr old daughter had all flu symptom's but severe neck pain so we did a lumbar puncture last Wednesday, today is monday and her head still hurts. we went back to the er on Thursday and received 2 shots in either arm with morphine for pain as she was now crying hysterically from the pain. it did relieve the pain enough that she was loopy but acting normally. they released her and gave us a prescription for morphine syrup, as she cant take pills. it really helped her catch up on much needed sleep, no blood patch was performed at advice of er doctor. so...here we are with the first day of school looming tomorrow and a headache that keeps her from sitting up, now 6 days later..help....
Lumbar puncture headaches typically begin within two days after the procedure and persist from a few days to several weeks or months.
Patients must avoid sitting or standing and remain lying down for as long as six hours after the lumbar puncture. They should also drink plenty of fluid to help prevent lumbar puncture headache
A lumbar puncture takes about 30 minutes.
A headache related to nicotine withdrawal will usually last up to 48 hours.
Long-term side effects of a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture, can include persistent headaches, known as post-dural puncture headaches, which may last for days or longer. Some individuals might experience back pain or discomfort at the puncture site. In rare cases, there could be complications such as infection or nerve damage, leading to neurological issues. However, these long-term effects are generally uncommon, and most people recover without significant complications.
AnswerA headache should last no longer than 3 days. After that you should see a doctor.
The lumbar vertebrae is a long bone
i was diagnosed august 25 and after many different antibiotics and it is still just as bad as the day i left the hospita l
The treatment for your headache depends on what type of headache it is (there is a long list of different kinds of headaches) and what has caused it. For best results, consult a headache specialist who is trained to diagnosis and treat headache disorders.
Not to long it should most likely last for about 4,5,or6,or 3.my cold I still have and so far it has been 3 days of a cold stuffy nose headache and stomach hurting is a sighn of z cold
Since it is right under your ribs, 2 inches would be enough to puncture it, but 6 would get the job done better.
Well from all the stress I been going through and the anxiety,I have had an tension headache for a week now...at one point it started to get better and it started to leave and then someone made me very upset and my anxiety started going and it started coming right back..it's not a bad headache the pain and pressure is in the Back of my head and neck and it would cause a light slight pain in the front of my forehead and its really starting to be annoying...