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<blockquote data-quote="Sue C" data-source="post: 132116" data-attributes="member: 87"><p>I agree with Heather. Let your neuro handle the testing. I never had a spinal tap. The white lesions do not show up on my brain on an MRI. My neuro diagnosed my MS by his clinical examination of me and from my symptoms. He said the lesions are probably deep within my brain where they cannot be seen on the MRI. </p><p></p><p>Actually, if nothing has changed from when I was diagnosed, I was told there is no DEFINITIVE test for MS. I don't see where a spinal tap will help you. A lot of times other diseases must be ruled out as part of the process of getting diagnosed with MS.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there and let the neuro take his next step. I KNOW the waiting is hard! I had to wait SIX YEARS for a diagnosis. Do you know how hard that was to wait? I don't know how long you have had symptoms (or I forgot), but 6 years was a long time for me.</p><p></p><p>I feel the panic in your "voice" on wanting to know if you have MS or not. And if you do and you are like me, you will feel relief of knowing what you have. Then you are able to move on and deal with it. For now, take a deep breath and try to relax.</p><p></p><p>Hope you hear from your neuro soon!</p><p></p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Sue</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sue C, post: 132116, member: 87"] I agree with Heather. Let your neuro handle the testing. I never had a spinal tap. The white lesions do not show up on my brain on an MRI. My neuro diagnosed my MS by his clinical examination of me and from my symptoms. He said the lesions are probably deep within my brain where they cannot be seen on the MRI. Actually, if nothing has changed from when I was diagnosed, I was told there is no DEFINITIVE test for MS. I don't see where a spinal tap will help you. A lot of times other diseases must be ruled out as part of the process of getting diagnosed with MS. Hang in there and let the neuro take his next step. I KNOW the waiting is hard! I had to wait SIX YEARS for a diagnosis. Do you know how hard that was to wait? I don't know how long you have had symptoms (or I forgot), but 6 years was a long time for me. I feel the panic in your "voice" on wanting to know if you have MS or not. And if you do and you are like me, you will feel relief of knowing what you have. Then you are able to move on and deal with it. For now, take a deep breath and try to relax. Hope you hear from your neuro soon! Hugs, Sue [/QUOTE]
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