Pst chemo patient, had lumbar puncture last night in ER for meningitis. They stuck me 5 times. Today I m in excruciating pain in my back. I can barely walk and I have a 5 year old. I m taking Valium and Vicodin but it isn t helping......is this normal, can I massage it? Bengay? Or should I go back to ER?
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. It is possible that there has been mild injury to the local tissues during the repeated attempts of lumbar puncture, leading to a small hematoma. As of now, you can take symptomatic treatment with analgesics such as ibuprofen or diclofenac tablets. If the pain is not settling after that, you may see a doctor and get MRI limbo-sacral spine done to confirm the underlying cause for your symptoms. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/