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Very tired and very much pain 3 1/2 weeks of L.P

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shannon91712
shannon91712

Hi

I'm 3 1/2 weeks post L.P.

I was doing ok after 2 weeks , but this past week and a half I've had so much pain in my spine and so so very tired (almost slept for 24hrs) I had a L.P because I have three brain Anyusumes and past out, they thought I had a brain bleed they couldn't see, so to me the taking of extra fluid was a relief short lived.

No I can't even walk my dog without pain and wanting to go back to sleep....anyone experience this??

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  • jaime37302
    jaime37302 shannon91712

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    I had a LP last September. I was very fatigued for a couple of weeks. It takes time! I also had a general feeling of being ill for 2-3 weeks. I drank a lot of water, ate as healthy as possible and rested as much as I could in between work and family. I hope you feel better soon! Take care.
    • shannon91712
      shannon91712 jaime37302

      Posted

      Thank you very much.

      Today I went to the hospital because I was losing feeling in toes and it turns out I have a hematoma pressing on the nerves and cutting off circulation , I had it drained this morning and feel so much better....so anyone out there reading this follow your gut when your body tells you something is not right!!

  • jaime37302
    jaime37302 shannon91712

    Posted

    Yes, definitely follow your instincts when something doesn't feel right! Glad you got some answers. I forgot to mention that I also had a blood patch done and went to the ER 4 times within those couple of weeks due to the pain. It was an experience I never want to go through again. Prayers for quick healing for you and others who are suffering! Take care!!!

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