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Can I Consume Wine After A Lumbar Puncture Procedure?
It has been well over 48 hours since my lumbar puncture. I rested on my back or side flat for two straight days then returned to work today. May I have a glass of wine or anything like that yet? Or do I need to wait? When may I have a glass of wine? I have been drinking a lot of caffeine and even more clear fluids. I’ve had a blood patch before, and I do not want that again. The spinal tap was to test for MS, if that changes or affects anything.
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Hi,
Post-lumbar puncture people may feel a headache. Which may be aggravated by alcohol. It may suppress the immunity leading to puncture site infection.
It is better to avoid up to one week after the lumbar puncture.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Post-lumbar puncture people may feel a headache. Which may be aggravated by alcohol. It may suppress the immunity leading to puncture site infection.
It is better to avoid up to one week after the lumbar puncture.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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