Hello, Melody (Mellow-Dee: how beautiful...)

Thanks for your post. I'll certainly follow up, now that you provided that update. Yes, there is no substitute for a spinal tap for certain dx's; for polio, you MUST do it -- period. It's just that ... my god ... Well, we'll see what they have to say when and if the time comes.

Again, I thank you. I feel better about it. Which isn't to say, I'm looking forward to it.

Tom