I had a spinal tap on Mon. Awoke with headache on Thurs. Why'd it onset 72 hrs later, and not the next day?

I still have the headache today, Sat. The doc on call said if I still have it Mon morning, they'll do a blood patch.

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Drink some coffee, avoid Aspirin and Motrin - Use Acetaminophen or whatever your Md gave you. Good Luck.

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Faucon	Posted Nov 14th, 2009 at 11:52AM I had the same thing happen, I'm not sure why. I got the first migraine of my life from it though and had to go to emergency because it made me so sick. HUG I feel for ya', hope you're better. Rated: +1Vote for this!
OhReally22	Posted Nov 14th, 2009 at 11:58AM Yeah sounds like post-lumbar puncture headache and thats not good,could be losing fluid..You need to get that checked...Most of the time they fix on there own,but one lasting over 24 hours may need treatment...Get checked and good luck... Rated: +1Vote for this!
Ions	Posted Nov 14th, 2009 at 12:21PM This happened to a freind of mine its cause by a small hole that has been left in the spine and is leaking spinal fluid. It can heal itslef in a couple of days if not they do a blood patch, seal it with blood. My freind had this for 5 days and is fine now Rated: +1Vote for this!
singer1960	Posted Nov 14th, 2009 at 2:04PM Drink lots of water......Lay flat on your back.....and if it does not go away.....See the Dr.... Sounds like you might have a slow leak Rated: +1Vote for this!
MiniBryant	Posted Nov 14th, 2009 at 12:34PM I had a spinal tap last year and mine did the same thing. I had that headache for about 5 days. It's because there is a bubble pressing on a nerve. No worry. Drink ALOT of fluid and it will work miracles because the water in your spine needs to be replenished. I would not recommend a blood patch in your spine though because there could be a chance for infection. Stick with fluid and you should be fine. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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