Hi, I was nervous too! I wrote about my experience here: [Lumbar puncture: my experience - Lumbar puncture: my experience.
It was a piece of cake, honestly. My advice: Go to the loo before they start, so you’re not worried about that. Then do as they say and lie still for an hour after the procedure. When you get up, even if you feel absolutely fine (as I did), avoid all physical exertion for the next 24 hr. I made the mistake of going for a run, thinking it was all over… I suspect this then brought on the post lumbar headache.
For the headache, if you do get, lie flat and listen to the radio to avoid boredom. Some people say caffeine also helps, so on the way home you might treat yourself to your favourite caffeinated drink…
Honestly, I quite enjoyed my lumbar puncture, the doctor doing it was so nice - a while since anyone has shown me that much care!
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