Hi Legz

I can only really speak from my own experience. Although I have more than seven brain lesions symptomatic of MS, I could not be diagnosed with MS as my spinal tap was negative for O-bands. Henc exploration for other potential causes continues.

I'm surprised to see from a post above that sensory symptoms arise only from spinal lesions - I have a number of such symptoms (numbness, burning, the feeling of cold running water, tingling) without any evidence of spinal lesions.

Don't worry too much about the spinal tap. Although a little uncomfortable, provided you do what they say and remain lying down for as long as they say and then go home and straight to bed till the next day, you should avoid the blinding headache which can otherwise arise.

These will feel like bewildering times - but I'm sure you are in good hands.

Best of luck for tomorrow - let us know how it goes.

Merle