Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Tingling In The Toes After A Lumbar Puncture?

I am 48 years old, 5'8", and 155 lbs. About a month ago, I had a lumbar puncture and about a week ago I began feeling tingling in the toes of my left foot. Two days ago, upon getting out of bed, I felt the most intense pain that traveled from the lower back to my buttock. I've never experienced back pain before so this took me by surprise. Is there any connection between the lumbar puncture and what appears to be a sciatica issue? Is there anything I can do to get some relief from this? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter