They say that when you get a spinal tap you should say flat on your back for a period of time, however, I got one in December 2005 (my neuro said I may have hydrocephalus & drained 50cc) & after the tap, they got me right up to see if it helped with my walking - it didn't.
BERNARD BUTCHER -----Original Message----- From: Tracey L. Black [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:09 AM To: Butcher, Bernard G (NY80); tmic-list-at-eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] When my daughter was in Kennedy Krieger, there was a young gentleman there who had been in a serious car accident and was listed as a quad. He had major spasms in his legs and nothing could be done until the spasm itself calmed down. His legs would go straight out. They suggested that he do the Baclofin pump as well. He underwent the surgery and everything seemed to work out really well for him. The ONLY major issue he had was that he had a major headache for about 3 days. They tried to get him to move to early instead of laying flat on his back for a few days. They basically had to knock him out for 3 days until everything subsided. Tracey L. Black Certified Insurance Service Representative Hockley & O'Donnell Insurance Agency P.O. Box 3039 132 Buford Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325 Phone - 717-334-6741, x 29 Fax - 717-334-3414 Thank you for providing information to us. Please beware that no coverage is bound and no change to your insurance program is confirmed until verified by a licensed agent during regular business hours. If you do not hear from us within 1 business day, please re-contact us in case your information has not been retained. -----Original Message----- From: Butcher, Bernard G (NY80) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 4:19 PM To: tmic-list-at-eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Hi all - I was told by my neuro that I may need to get a baclofen pump. Right now I am taking baclofen pills, and next (if I have no bad reactions, I guess) I have to go through an evaluation test whereby they inject baclofen into my spinal cord - then the pump gets installed with a tube which automatically injects small amounts of baclofen into my spinal cord. Has anyone gone through this process? Stiffness is one of my biggest problems right now & she tells me the pump is the way to go. Sounds scary, the pump is actually inside me. BARNEY
