Lumber puncture and headache
i had a lumber puncture 5 days ago and haven't yet be able to get out of bed due to a severe headache that presently seems to be getting worse. I called the hospital and they roughly told me to deal with it and it could ending up to 2 weeks i cant take any strong painkillers as I'm 9 weeks pregnant has anyone get any advice for me i can't carry on resembling this
Answer: I got the lumber puncture when i was a infant..
Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a complication of spinal anesthesia, diagnostic spinal puncture, or epidural anesthesia.
PDPH typically occurs hours to days after puncture and presents with symptoms such as headache and nausea that typically worsen when the forgiving assumes an upright posture. It is thought to result from a leakage of cerebrospinal fluid into the epidural space. A decrease hydrostatic pressure in the subarachnoid space then lead to traction to the meninges with associated symptoms. The incidence of PDPH is higher near younger patients, complicated or repeated puncture, and use of large diameter needles. Modern, atraumatic needles such as the Sprotte spinal needle set off a smaller perforation and reduce the risk for PDPH.
Some patients require no other treatment than analgesics and bed rest. However, persistent and severe PDPH may require an epidural blood patch. A small amount of the patient's blood is injected into the epidural space essential the site of the original puncture; the resulting blood clot then "patches" the meningeal ooze. The procedure carries the typical risks of any epidural puncture but is highly decisive, and further intervention is rarely necessary
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That sounds similar to an absolute nightmare for you.
Drink lots of water, try the headache Gels resembling forehead instead of tablets and keep yourself as comfortable as possible.
Keep the room dark and as subdued as possible to the point that you are really bored for as long as you can stand it.
Make an appointment at your GP surgery and ask for as much help as they can offer you.
I hope you consistency better really soon xx