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how do you get over the pain of a spinal tap w/out taking meds cause they all have corn in them

i spent the day in the ER and finally came back with a negative test for meningitius

but my back hurts like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!


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Hey babe:

Neg. test for meningitus is a good thing. Can Aleve help with the soreness and pain? Baby, I hope you feel better soon :)

I am sorry that you feel sooooo bad :(

Huggs to make you feel better.

Lisa

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Molly,

I don't have anything really to add but I hope you get better. (I can't tolerate any corn either, so I can sympathize). But I am happy your test was negative! Aleve is corn and gluten free, so maybe it'll help.

Let us know how you do, Laura

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Molly, I don't have any info to add either. Just wanted to say sorry you had to go through that and I hope you found something you can tolerate for the pain.

Feel better :)

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