Guest guest Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 I have had 3 taps- no problems with any of them- I had two with no local and they were a snap. i DID HAVE A HORRID HEADACHE AND NEEDED A BLOOD PATCH AFTER HAVING MY INTRATHECAL CATHETER PLACED FOR USE WITH A BACLOFEN PUMP. i ATTRIBUTE THAT TO THE PRESENCE OF A BIG TUBE INTO MY SPINE THAT CAUSED LEAKS WHEN i MOVED AROUND (DIDN'T HAVE A HEADACHE UNTIL i STARTED PHYSICAL THERAPY. l was told at Baylor Med. in Houston that studies had been done on young soldiers and hydration was the deciding factor. The troops rested a very short time after the taps. Judy, what is your specialty area? I am a pedi nurse and have taught in an ADN program for 20 years. Had to stop clinical this yeartR I just can't get around any more chasing students. What are you doing aBOUT WORK NOW THAT pls IS AROUND.Lavon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 > Now I'm scheduled for a spinal tap on June 3. This doctor wants me > flat on my back for 4 hours afterward, using a bedpan, then flat on > my back at home for the rest of the day. Don't know why the > difference. > > Anybody want to tell me about their experience with a spinal tap, or > any hints to avoid the spinal headache? Thanks. > > Edith Edith, If you want to avoid the absolutely worse headache you can possibly imagine, do exactly as the Dr orders. The idea is to avoid any possible leak at the site of the spinal tap. If you do get any leakage, you WILL get a terrible headache. Vaughn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Dear Edith, Good luck on the 4th. Like everyone has said they are not that bad. I am just the biggest baby in the west. One recommendation is to drink lots of water. Ask your dr. Take care. Spinal Tap > Now I'm scheduled for a spinal tap on June 3. This doctor wants me > flat on my back for 4 hours afterward, using a bedpan, then flat on > my back at home for the rest of the day. Don't know why the > difference. > > Anybody want to tell me about their experience with a spinal tap, or > any hints to avoid the spinal headache? Thanks. > > Edith Edith, If you want to avoid the absolutely worse headache you can possibly imagine, do exactly as the Dr orders. The idea is to avoid any possible leak at the site of the spinal tap. If you do get any leakage, you WILL get a terrible headache. Vaughn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Dear Edith, Sorry I sent it out before I could correct it. Good luck on June 3. Spinal Tap > Now I'm scheduled for a spinal tap on June 3. This doctor wants me > flat on my back for 4 hours afterward, using a bedpan, then flat on > my back at home for the rest of the day. Don't know why the > difference. > > Anybody want to tell me about their experience with a spinal tap, or > any hints to avoid the spinal headache? Thanks. > > Edith Edith, If you want to avoid the absolutely worse headache you can possibly imagine, do exactly as the Dr orders. The idea is to avoid any possible leak at the site of the spinal tap. If you do get any leakage, you WILL get a terrible headache. Vaughn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 I have always had a headache after spinal taps. Have always had to have a blood patch to prevent it. They take your own blood and put some into the area of the tap, and it clots to stop the leak, which is the reason for the headache. They should do that as a prevention if you have a history of leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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