Guest guest Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Kim, they generally do a spinal tap for several reasons to look for infection,inflammation,and other type of CSF fluid related illnesses. They will generally do a CT first to rule out hydrocephalus as it makes it dangerous to perform a spinal tap if you have hydrocephalus. A shunt is a small tube which runs from generally the source of increased spinal fluid to the peritoneum but some shunts used to run to the area around the heart from what I have been told, then there are shunt made for dialysis but that is for a whole different purpose. That is about the extent of my knowledge but generally these are some of the reasons I know for spinal taps, but in my case they have also drained excess fluid from my back when my shunts were not working to their fullest extent. Take care, I hope that helps answer some of your questions. Your friendly Texan, Jeanna -- (no subject) ok wondering what is a shut and what is it's purpose? and when they do a spinal tap what are they doing it for what r they looking for?..Kim ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Neurosarcoidosis CommunityLive Group Chat:-Mondays & Fridays 10pm EST USAhttp://www.elderwyn.com/neurosarcoidosis/chat.phpMessage Archives:-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messagesMembers Database:-Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Kim, they generally do a spinal tap for several reasons to look for infection,inflammation,and other type of CSF fluid related illnesses. They will generally do a CT first to rule out hydrocephalus as it makes it dangerous to perform a spinal tap if you have hydrocephalus. A shunt is a small tube which runs from generally the source of increased spinal fluid to the peritoneum but some shunts used to run to the area around the heart from what I have been told, then there are shunt made for dialysis but that is for a whole different purpose. That is about the extent of my knowledge but generally these are some of the reasons I know for spinal taps, but in my case they have also drained excess fluid from my back when my shunts were not working to their fullest extent. Take care, I hope that helps answer some of your questions. Your friendly Texan, Jeanna -- (no subject) ok wondering what is a shut and what is it's purpose? and when they do a spinal tap what are they doing it for what r they looking for?..Kim ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Neurosarcoidosis CommunityLive Group Chat:-Mondays & Fridays 10pm EST USAhttp://www.elderwyn.com/neurosarcoidosis/chat.phpMessage Archives:-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messagesMembers Database:-Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 Hi there, I am not sure I am the one to ask this question, I have had so many spinal taps that I am not sure I can even count them all the first ones were pretty stressful because all I had in the past medically was routine stuff like 2 pregnancy's, tubaligaton,and stuff like that, but you generally have to be bent in a fetal position unless they do it under fluoroscopy which I highly recommend even if the doctor thinks he is wonderful at doing them as this helps them see the space right off and there is no misses. They used to have me lay flat for a full 12 hours after but I have had so many like I said, they have performed one and I have left the hospital an hour after and just told to take it easy at home and call if have any problems as I pretty well know what to look for by now. They will generally numb the area with an anesthestic before inserting the needle. If you have the procedure done under fluoroscopy you generally aren't in a fetal position also. I hope this helps. The emg I had was pretty much a breeze, can't help you on the muscle biopsy as I haven't had one of those. Take care and I hope that it goes as well as possible for you. See if there is any way at all you can have it done under fluoroscopy as that is the way to go. Your friend in Texas, Jeanna -- (no subject) hey there I am scheduled for a spinal tap on Monday morning at 9am. then an emg and possible muscle biospy. How is the tap? I sis like an epidural? does it take long the actual procedure not the whole laying flat. I want the truth. and Is there anything I should be asking the nuero during this anything that should be doen wioth fluid thanks for all you input. ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Neurosarcoidosis CommunityLive Group Chat:-Mondays & Fridays 10pm EST USAhttp://www.elderwyn.com/neurosarcoidosis/chat.phpMessage Archives:-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messagesMembers Database:-Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 I had several lumbal punctions in the last couple of years. Before they gave me the lumbo peritoneal shunt. Drink as much as possible but not just water. Drink things with caffein such as coca cola and coffee. And lay down ( flat !!! ) as long as possible. I did that always for 24 hours. Normaly you can stay after 6 hours but my experience is that you have less headaches from the low pressure when you take your time. Take the slow train !!! Good luck and take care on monday, > hey there > > I am scheduled for a spinal tap on Monday morning at 9am. then an emg and > possible muscle biospy. How is the tap? I sis like an epidural? does it take > long the actual procedure not the whole laying flat. I want the truth. and Is > there anything I should be asking the nuero during this anything that should be > doen wioth fluid thanks for all you input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2004 Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 Kim, Yes I fell but I'm getting better. You certainly had a much worse week of it than I did. I don't have many medical answers for you cuz my brain is too foggy right now. But I certainly understand the frustration and anger. You get to feeling like you just want a vacation from this job of being sick...just a break...but every morning you wake up and it's right in your face again. I think alot of others will tell you that you just have to keep on the doctor's ass cuz they just don't get it. And you just keep on it until they do...if even just in part. Sometimes you wonder just what has to happen before they really DO something. Keep on takin it easy for awhile, Kim, and don't rush into doing too much too soon. Listen to your body when it needs to rest. I think my falling was half wearing newer bifocals and half knowing that the feeling in my legs isn't always what it should be. My prayers are with you(and everybody else) for some answers soon. love and hugs S.casmar38@... wrote: hey everyone, today is the first day my head is off the pillow since they did the spinal tap on monday. First of all let say that i had 349 emails this past week so i skimmed through alot of them Im glad Jeri that you and gregg are home that is the best medicine. S fell? I hope you are doing well congrats to I believe it is? and Lora poor Lora I am sooooooooo sorry so sorry I cant stop the tears for you The crosses we bear ! Take your time get it out of your system sometimes we just need to do that but know prayer are with you and hope you get well soon mom needs you and hubby and kids and we miss you.ok they did the tap which went fast painless and quit well i drank and layed flat all day monday tues i got up to pee and wham the headache hit and flat on my back is where i have been until this morning all day little by little it has been sub siding. I got the results the fluid is perfect. so now they said there is def a lession they dont know from what or how significant it is( arent all brain lessions signifiant?) they do not think its sarc and if it is its not active and they want to repeat the mri in march BAM i feel like i got knocked inot last year I cant beleive this they find a lession i have the symptoms but a result of the test and they throw all of the other stuff away like it doesnt matter. I made a ppoint with a neuro surgeon(even though i like the one i saw and felt she was com) i dont know where to turn from here what do i do? who do i see now I have seen them all. someone please help me where do I go from here?Kim ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Neurosarcoidosis CommunityLive Group Chat:-Mondays & Fridays 10pm EST USAhttp://www.elderwyn.com/neurosarcoidosis/chat.phpMessage Archives:-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messagesMembers Database:-Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Dear Aishia, There is a lession or "inflammation" in the occipital lobe more on the left side on both sides. I have to repeat the the MRI March 15th to see if the lession changes i think that is how they will determine if its active i think my symptoms are prove enough but they said that because the treatment is so radical (although im re thinking the pred thing) anyway Ill see what they say and take it from there im just nervous about little pains i get and these sensations are just weird but thnaks you for all the info i will keep you posted...................... Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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