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What Causes Headaches And Pain In The Upper Back?
Had a lumbar puncture last Sunday. They thought I had meningitis so I ket the ER do it. Since then I ve had headaches and upper back pain. I ve taken caffeine, drank a lot of water and take meloxicam. Helps the headaches but nothing has helped the upper back pain. PLEASE HELP!!! It feels like something is stabbing me in the back!
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Headache is commonly found in people after lumbar puncture due to leak of fluid in the nearby tissue.
Back pain is also common after lumbar puncture.
All these symptoms will be fading in the next few days.
Continue drinking a lot of water, take caffeine and meloxicam as prescribed by your doctor until fully recovered.
Wish fast recovery.
I understand your concern.
Headache is commonly found in people after lumbar puncture due to leak of fluid in the nearby tissue.
Back pain is also common after lumbar puncture.
All these symptoms will be fading in the next few days.
Continue drinking a lot of water, take caffeine and meloxicam as prescribed by your doctor until fully recovered.
Wish fast recovery.
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