Breaking News: Spinal Tap, the Legendary British Rock Band, Rocks On!
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In a shocking turn of events, Spinal Tap, the iconic British rock band known for their over-the-top rock operas and outrageous stage antics, has announced a surprise comeback!
According to sources close to the band, Spinal Tap has been in secret rehearsals for the past several weeks and is set to take the stage again, bringing their unique blend of classic rock and comedic genius to fans of all ages.
The Reunion:
The news comes as a welcome surprise to fans of the band, who had been eagerly awaiting a reunion since Spinal Tap’s last public appearance in 2012. The rumors of a comeback had been circulating for months, but it wasn’t until today that the band confirmed the reports with a statement on their official Facebook page.
"We’re back, bitches!" exclaimed David St. Hubbins, the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist. "We’ve been quietly rehearsing and working on new material, and we’re excited to take the stage again and bring our special brand of rock ‘n’ roll madness to the masses."
The Lineup:
The original lineup of Spinal Tap will be reunited for this comeback, with David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, Derek Smalls, and Mick Shrimpton all set to join forces once again. The band promises to bring their signature blend of outrageous humor, over-the-top performances, and killer rock riffs to their live shows.
The Tour:
Dates for the tour have not yet been announced, but sources close to the band have confirmed that they will be hitting the road in the coming months. Fans of the band can expect a mix of new material and classic hits, as well as all the outrageous antics and shenanigans that have become synonymous with the band.
The Music:
Spinal Tap has been hard at work on new material, with lead vocalist David St. Hubbins promising that the band will deliver a "more mature and refined sound" this time around. "We’ve always been about pushing the boundaries and taking risks," said St. Hubbins. "Our new music is no exception."
The Legacy:
As one of the most influential and beloved bands in rock history, Spinal Tap has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their iconic album "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984) is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time, and their influence can be seen in countless rock bands that have followed in their footsteps.
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So, I just got diagnosed a few weeks ago and I was more upset with the news that I have to have a spinal tap than I was being told I have MS. I've heard that its awful and I've heard its no big deal. My appointment is on Monday and I'm feeling the worst nervousness ive ever felt in my life. Anybody have any insights as to what I can expect? Am I overreacting?
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The best thing is to really lie perfectly flat after the spinal tap. I had to get mine done twice and because of that there was leakage after. Honestly the side effects of that were worse than me being diagnosed.
My neurologist was really nice when she brought this up, I was not impressed, but she put my mind at ease by explaining that they go in under the bundle where the spine is mostly emptied out of nerves and pretty much just a couple of bundles and a bunch of CSF.
If you’re quite thin, like I am, it’s a breeze.
I just had my first one done a few weeks ago. The numbing stuff they gave me hurt a ton, but as quickly as the pain came, it was gone. After that, it was just pressure. Make sure to lie down completely flat for 30 minutes after. I did so and didn’t have any problems afterward.
The fear of a spinal tap is infinitely worse than the thing itself. It’s a breeze! Don’t stress it!
I was told to curl up on my side and lay still. I don’t freeze well so i needed more than one of those shots- so I felt the other needle go in- like a thin line of pain. But the extra shot helped. Anyway, takes fifteen minutes or so to fill the vials. I joked it was like tapping a maple tree and he said quite like that. Drip by drip. They asked a whole lot how I was doing but honestly, laying still is easy enough. And I was relaxed.
After you lay on your back and do not move around for a while- half an hour I think it was. They give you fluids right away. And tell you to drink other fluids after- coffee being a good one. I still got a nasty headache for a few days. Not a migraine- but a persistent and strong headache. It is pretty common, as that fluid is drained to have a headache so not surprised there. My back hurt a bit from being bruised as I bruise easily-not sure if that is typical or not just the way it is with me.
It was pretty easy and smooth. I found it simpler than my brain thought it was going to be for sure.
i did not feel the spinal tap. best positive surprise
I had mine done on July 30th! When I tell you I was freaking the f out for weeks beforehand, I’m not exaggerating. It was causing me to wake up in the middle of the night with a complete sense of dread and fear, and unable to fall back to sleep. It was awful anxiety.
And then July 30th came! And it was nothing at all! No pain, and my treat at the end was getting to see my brain fluid! Lol. The initial numbing shot of lidocaine hurt quite a bit, but the pain lasted for about a literal second and no pain again after that. I didn’t even have too many after effects from the tap. Sore lower back, and a _very_ slight headache.
You are going to be just fine. Believe me. It will all be okay, and will be over with relatively quickly. Sending my love & support <3
I did one without any sedation. It was the worst pain I’ve ever been in.
But, when the doctor finished and the needle was pulled out, all the pain was gone. I didn’t even lie on my back for the rest of the day. That being said, you probably should lie on your back. I found a bunch of CSF saturating my bandage the next morning.
But really though, it sounds way worse than it really is.
If the diagnosis is already done then why do they need to do the spinal tap? Just curious!
I had the same fear and cried when I found out I had to get one. But luckily my neurologist prescribed me a valium for the procedure and it really really helped so much. The procedure itself sounds a lot worse than it actually was. I didn’t get any headache or side effects either but I took the bed rest instructions seriously and stayed laying down after.
Honestly, it wasn’t fun but wasn’t the worst thing I’ve done. The headaches for the next week were brutal and I had to lay down to work. Otherwise, it felt good to have the diagnosis confirmed. The more testing the better to ensure I was getting proper treatment.
You will live. It’s not fun but not fatal or injurious either
I’m gonna be honest because I remember looking at Reddit, and this was my experience:
The spinal tap itself: Procedure was scary but when you actually do it, it took like 15 seconds. He did hit my nerve two times that completely sent pain down my right leg. I got so scared after but it was also such a quick process.
I laid down in the hospital for couple hours and went home. The first day, I just felt sore. I did walk around which I shouldn’t have done.
I slept on the flat floor that day, next day I went to my bed thinking I was fine.
The next morning it ALL HIT.
Worst pain of my life. Genuinely felt as if I got hit by a truck. The neck pain, back pain, but most importantly, the headache was insane. I went back downstairs to my floor bed and laid flat, for two weeks. The pain was there every time my head moved a little upwards — when I had to use the bathroom it was the worst because that required movement of my head.
People all have different experience and I think I was one of the unlucky ones. The needle they used for my spinal tap was “thicker” than the one my neurologist usually uses but that tiny one also takes an hour or so to take the spinal fluid.
Best thing to do is genuinely lay flat. That’s the only time you’ll feel relief from that horrible headache. I did not get a blood patch done either — didn’t want to go through trauma again for my back.
I did end up going to the ER the third day because the pain was bad, after a quick CT scan they said they don’t see any fluid, so the blood patch wasn’t necessary.
So to sum it up, I was flat for two weeks. The following weeks any sneezing, coughing, straining would make me feel a slight headache or pain.
Good luck. They also didn’t find anything in my spine which made my case more complicated but after another MRI showed confirmation of optic neuritis, I was finally diagnosed.
I must say out of all procedures, the spinal tap was the easiest for me personally. It is very simply and you really do not feel anything – avoid looking at the needle as this makes it more of a mental struggle.
I had a post-dural headache which was the worst of it all – if you get this, lie flat until it passes and all will be fine!
Highly recommend drinking fizzy drinks – I think sprite was what I was told to drink (there is some science that this helps for some reason)