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What Causes Weakness, Cold Sweats And Tingling In Feet After Lumbar Puncture?

Hi I had a lumbar puncture today and felt so weak cold sweating, tingling in the feet. They yad to give me some meds and oxygen to help me feel better. They called thise feelings something but cannot remeber what it was. Please advise what it might be.
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Hello!
Thank you for your question on HCM!
I understand your concern.
I would say that these are common side effects following a lumbar puncture and can be related to a vasovagal reflex ( a over reaction of the vagal nerve). It is a transitory situation and it is not persisting , but it may be repeated in hypersensitive patients after procedures like a vein puncture , a biopsy, etc.
Other common symptoms after a lumbar puncture could be headache , back ache etc.
I would recommend to have a little rest and drink a lot of fluid for some hours after the lumbar puncture.
No long treatment is needed for this situation.
Hope to have been of help!
Best wishes!
Dr. Abaz Quka
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What Causes Weakness, Cold Sweats And Tingling In Feet After Lumbar Puncture?

Hello! Thank you for your question on HCM! I understand your concern. I would say that these are common side effects following a lumbar puncture and can be related to a vasovagal reflex ( a over reaction of the vagal nerve). It is a transitory situation and it is not persisting , but it may be repeated in hypersensitive patients after procedures like a vein puncture , a biopsy, etc. Other common symptoms after a lumbar puncture could be headache , back ache etc. I would recommend to have a little rest and drink a lot of fluid for some hours after the lumbar puncture. No long treatment is needed for this situation. Hope to have been of help! Best wishes! Dr. Abaz Quka