So, I got it done Sunday and well, the pain sucked until wed when I went back in to get a blood patch, it stopped and a little over 30 hours the headache came back but it was bearable unlike the first time I mean I couldn’t stand without vomiting. This time it hurts but I can stand and not puke. My question is, how long is it usually until a Spinal Tap heals? I’m about to leave on vacation next Sunday June 2nd to Florida and I have a 17 hour drive. I do not want to have this horrible pain and not enjoy the anyting there. Should I be good by than? I have a 0 history of headaches. I’m a 24 old male. Should’ve never had a spinal tap done
Spinal tap headaches and when do they usually heal after the procedure is done?
Question posted by angelzelaya94 on 26 May 2018
Last updated on 1 June 2018
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dkthomas89
1 June 2018
I can't answer your question as I'm coming up to day 4 of recovery. I'm hoping you've healed fine and am wondering how long it took for you to feel better. I feel like my pain increased over the past couple of days. I went to the ER last night due to stiffening neck pain. My nurse told me about how a blood patch can help but I never got one. Apparently, some women feel this way after an epidural, I didn't though.
angelzelaya94
1 June 2018
So, I highly recommend the blood patch as it’s 95% chance of instant relief. It worked for me. The weird thing for me was after getting the patch I had minor headaches throughout the evening and the morning never had one. That lasted 2 days and now I’m now back to how I was. No more pain. I’m super glad because I leave for Florida tomorrow. It will get better! And if you can, I recommend the blood patch.
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