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4th day after Lumar Puncture, Can't Sit or Stand. Pls help I have families to look after and have to

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manny99132
manny99132

Hi , I had LP to find out if there was a bleeding in my brain on oct 13th Thursday night. I didn't have headache or neck pain until 24 hrs. Almost after 24 hrs I started getting terrible headache, nausea, neck pain and stiffness. This is my fourth day, I'm just confined to bed. The only time I get up is to use the washroom. I feel nausea, neck stiffness while I lie down too but no headache. I m in tears it just feels like this is my new life. I can't cook , can't feed my kids, can't do anything. Right after 10 mins of the spinal tab doctor said the fluid is clear and results came negative and I'm good to go home. He didn't tell me anything , to rest , pain or don't lift heavy stuff etc. I'm drinking lots of caffeine, completely on bed but the moment I get up , with in 2 - 5 minutes all the symptoms come back. What should I do?

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  • krystine77
    krystine77 manny99132

    Posted

    Hello Manny-I'm going to send you a private message, so please check your inbox when you have a chance. 

  • chris83078
    chris83078 manny99132

    Posted

    Sorry website keepscrashing on me! he sameearlier this year. You need plenty of fluids and bed rest to restore the spinal fuluid youhad removerd. hen you stand the normal vel protecting your drops and you get the awful headache. Just take car once they stop as lifting and poor posture can give less intense headaches for a time after. It ventually go away. All the best.
    • manny99132
      manny99132 chris83078

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      Thanks Chris83078

      I m on bed from last 4 days and drinking lots of fluids. Just taking day by day. I haven't seen any doctor/ specialist for this new problem since LP on oct 13th. But it feels terrible, i m starting my own business and in 2 months the business will b operational,but right now can't read/ write or work on computer. I m being optimistic that it will get better,i will wait till thursday , if it doesn't then i will go to ER

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