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Can Walking, Standing And Sitting Pain After A Lumbar Puncture Be Treated?

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                                                  My 10 yr old son had a lumbar puncture to check for meningitis. Test came back negative. Since then he is having trouble walking, standing, and sitting upright. He is in a terrible amount of pain. After taking him back to ER nothing was done. What should I do now?
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Lumar pucture does not cause trouble in walking, standing, and sitting upright, child may be apprehensive , otherwise you need to rule out other causes .

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Take care .


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Can Walking, Standing And Sitting Pain After A Lumbar Puncture Be Treated?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Lumar pucture does not cause trouble in walking, standing, and sitting upright, child may be apprehensive , otherwise you need to rule out other causes . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Take care . • DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination