What is Lumbar Puncture?
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A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure that is performed in order to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for analysis, or occasionally as a treatment to relieve increased intracranial pressure.
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How do members experience Lumbar Puncture?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 134 | 29 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 85 | 12 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 40 | 7 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 11 | 10 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 7 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Migraine headaches | 15 | |
| Headaches | 9 | |
| Back pain | 8 | |
| Spinal tap headaches | 5 | |
| Neck ache | 3 | |
| Pain | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 26 | |
| Moderate | 20 | |
| Mild | 12 | |
| None | 13 |
Member evaluations
hummingbird
evaluated on Jan 05, 2006
- Perceived effectiveness for Diagnostic assessment: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
sista
evaluated on Mar 12, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: None
- Side effects: Moderate
95407
evaluated on Oct 22, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Diagnostic assessment: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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