Have you ever have a spinal touch?

I am scheduled to have one this Tuesday and I am freaking out. Does it really hurt as bad as I enjoy heard?

Answers:    I've had a few of them due to a spine injury I suffered in a saloon accident. It's worse in your mind then the actual stomach-ache.

Just try to relax and it will be over before you know it.

If you are going to have it as a out patient I would put a heat pad or heat pack on it after because it will be a little sore.
I've never have one, but I have heard about them and it can be scratchy, although not always. Ask your doctor to fully explain the process to you as she or he is doing it. This talking through helps to lessen any anxiety that you may experience. They will inject a numbing medication into your skin and into the deeper tissues of your spine. It will have a feeling almost like a burn. You can ask to be sedated if you need to. You should inform the doctor at any time if you feel anguish when the procedure is being performed.

* The needle is afterwards inserted in your lower back, usually at the third and fourth lumbar or fourth and fifth lumbar level. The hypodermic passes between the 2 vertebrae to enter the space where the fluid is contained. Placing you in the fetal position allows the vertebral spaces to unambiguous more widely to make needle passage easier.

* Occasionally, the doctor may estimate the pressure within the fluid containing area. This does not change the procedure nor does it affect the results.

* The fluid is later allowed to collect into a series of 3 or 4 vials that are then sent to the lab for evaluation.

* The fluid collects passively, meaning it is allowed to drip out into each vial at its own tread. This step can take several minutes for a full specimen collection.

* After the fluid is collected, the needle is removed and a bandage or small dressing is placed over the nouns.

* You may be asked to lie flat on your back for a time after the spinal tap. This is to exhaust the possibility of headaches. Drinking fluids, especially caffeine products such as tea, coffee, and cola can also help to reduce headache.

* Your puncture site may be sore for 1-2 days.

* As with any procedure where the skin is punctured, the area should be monitored for signs of infection. Redness, swelling, pus from the nouns, or tenderness to touch should prompt immediate attention from a doctor.

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