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Spinal Tap/Lumbar Puncture
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DayDay
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Dayna
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Spinal Tap/Lumbar Puncture
I have to have one probably in June and while I am terrified, has anyone had one that can shed some light for me?
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Posted 5/14/09 5:01 PM  |
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KartveliT
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Re: Spinal Tap/Lumbar Puncture
no but  for you that all goes well
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| Posted 5/14/09 6:07 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
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Re: Spinal Tap/Lumbar Puncture
I didnt have a spinal tap, but if you ever plan on having a baby and get an epidural or a spinal block it is pretty much the same thing. They numb you with lidocaine and insert the needle. To be honest, I didnt feel it much but it could have been b/c I was so focused on the pain from my contractions. They will withdraw fluid to test later on. I dont think it takes very long.
Good luck! 
Message edited 5/14/2009 9:12:45 PM.
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| Posted 5/14/09 9:11 PM |
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Lola0703
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Re: Spinal Tap/Lumbar Puncture
I had a spinal tap done!!! The anticipation was worse then the actual spinal tap. They numb the area so you don't really feel the needle going in.
It's really not that bad.
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| Posted 5/15/09 12:29 PM |
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