A lumbar puncture can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your situation, including the anatomy of your spine, Neira says. If you have spinal arthritis or you’ve had a spine fusion, the ...

Post-dural puncture headaches often develop within a few days of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). They usually go away on their own within a week or two, but if they persist, a doctor might recommend ...