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View Post: Lumbar puncture - Brentford FC - Griffin Park Grapevine
13 Nov 2009 by Inappropriate Smilies Bee  
Has anyone had this "spinal tap" procedure? I did last night at West Mid and my back is in quite a lot of pain now when I just tried to get to work and I had to come home. Is back pain normal from this procedure? ...
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View Post: I Had A Spinal Tap On Mon. Awoke With Headache On Thurs. Why'd It ...
14 Nov 2009
Yeah sounds like post-lumbar puncture headache and thats not good,could be losing fluid..You need to get that checked...Most of the time they fix on there own,but one lasting over 24 hours may need treatment...Get checked and good luck. ...
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View Post: Patient Paralyzed After Spinal Tap Gets $12.4M Jury Verdict ...
9 Nov 2009 by David Fuchs  
Janga gave him aspirin and Lovenox and recommended a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to determine if he had spinal meningitis. The procedure was performed by a neurologist on Jan. 12. Colombrito developed a hematoma at the puncture site, ...
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View Post: Multiple Sclerosis :: Images of Lumbar Puncture (spinal tap)
21 Jul 2009 by All About MS  
A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid to check for the presence of disease or injury. A spinal needle is inserted, usually between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae in the lower spine. ...
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View Post: Lumbar Puncture for Multiple Sclerosis - OrganizedWisdom Health
31 Aug 2009 by Crdelucas  
Lumbar puncture is also known as spinal tap. 1; The procedure is invasive and takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes. 2; Approximately 10 to 20 percent of patients who underwent a spinal tap reported spinal headaches after the procedure. ...
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View Post: Georgetown CFS Study: Still in DC
18 Nov 2009 by alyson  
They still need many more HEALTHY individuals between the ages of 21 to 65 who are willing to undergo a lumbar puncture (aka spinal tap) and other minor procedures including blood tests, breathing tests, strength tests, and filling out ...
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View Post: Health Library : Tests & Procedures : Lumbar Puncture (LP)
29 Mar 2007
A lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is a diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedure performed by a physician. The procedure is performed by inserting a hollow needle into the subarachnoid space in the lumbar area (lower ...
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View Post: Need A Lumbar Puncture? Don't Worry, There's An App For That ...
24 Sep 2009 by KRAPPS  
Now granted, the Lumbar Puncture app doesn't perform an actual spinal tap <duh>, but given its multimedia step-by-step instructional guide, you'll become a skilled surgeon in no time. What? A disclaimer? … Lumbar-Puncture-Warning ...
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View Post: When are spinal tap/lumbar puncture results ready?
14 Oct 2009 by Jonny  
When are spinal tap/lumbar puncture results ready? My one month old daughter had a spinal tap performed 09/11/2009. I was wondering how long it takes for the results to come back? Any answers helpful. Thank you! ...
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View Post: The Tattler by Roland Darby: Daughter in Nashville, Rhode Island ...
13 Nov 2009 by Roland Darby  
A man who is paralyzed from the waist down after receiving a spinal tap recovered $10.9 million. Thomas Colombrito developed a hematoma at the lumbar puncture site, which compressed his spinal cord, causing paralysis. ...
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