Thread: PwMS Dx ~ Did you have O-bands AT THE TIME OF CONFIRMED DX?
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Old 08-13-2008, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dmplaura View Post
He didn't have the LP results when he gave me the 'diagnosis'. The MRI, symptom history, family history and evoked testing was enough for him to base his decision. The LP did indeed come back positive as well ...

Having a specialist who you can truly consider a 'friend' before a doctor.
I'm glad that having it was a relatively painless procedure, and it helped provide you the confidence you needed to move forward with a treatment plan.

I had a very bad experience with my LP, so I am not so quick to recommend having it done unless it's ABSOLUTELY necessary.

I agree about the importance of having a great relationship with your doc/specialists. I LOVE my GP and neuro too . . . but I've met some quacks along the way.

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