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Old 08-05-2008, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Macophile View Post
I did figure that was why you asked. The LP said I have a low probability of coming down with MS, but Just to be safe (And because, as you sid, in the absance of other explanations), the dr. says I am still going to have the MRI's every year. Thanks for your help.
Just FYI, I don't know the percentage offhand but a good number of MS patients will not have a positive LP. (I never had an LP myself -- I was "lucky enough" to have enough lesions show on my brain MRI to skip that step.)

Good luck to you, Macophile! I hope you get answers and feel better soon.

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