My Lumbar Puncture Experience
Today I am sharing my experience of having a lumbar puncture. Please bare in mind that I am not a professional and that this post is only me sharing my thoughts and feelings on the procedure. So. In January I was made aware by my neurologist that I would need to go for a lumbar puncture at some point in the next few months. Eeek. At this point in my life my only knowledge of a lumbar puncture was what I had seen on House. You know, people wincing and crying. GREEEEEEEAT -__- After a short-ish wait, I got my appointment through. It was about two-three weeks before the actual day of - which was enough time for me to contact anyone to ask any questions or to re-arrange it. In the appointment letter I received a leaflet of what to expect and what was going to happen. I had been advised by my neurologist that I may need to travel home by car as I may need to lay down. I sorted out my transport and decided to get a lift home from the hospital. My appointment wa...