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How Can Stiffness And Pain In The Neck Be Treated?
Yes my daughter in law just give birth to her daughter she was administered an Epidural that was 4days ago and the told her he was leaking a very small amount of spinal Fl.since her neck is stiff and in much pain and a bad head ache what can she do to get relief and is this a danger to her
Thu, 2 Aug 2018
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I have read your question and here is my advice.
Headache after lumbar puncture is common about one third people suffer this. Mostly it would settle, we generally advise people to take lot of fluids, caffeine also help. She can also use Paracetamol. This mostly settle with in few days, you should talk to your doctor if very severe headache or if this persists after a week.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
I have read your question and here is my advice.
Headache after lumbar puncture is common about one third people suffer this. Mostly it would settle, we generally advise people to take lot of fluids, caffeine also help. She can also use Paracetamol. This mostly settle with in few days, you should talk to your doctor if very severe headache or if this persists after a week.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
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