Hi Sally,

One O-Band in the spinal fluid is considered normal. Abnormal would be 2 or more.

I would suggest taking your son to a Pediatric MS Center, there are several around the US.

Please feel free to post any questions about MS on the MS forum. I am hoping and praying your son does not have MS

I don't remember if your son had a MRI of the spine. The most common area would be the Cervical Spine. If he hasn't it would be a good idea. In MS lesions (abnormality) on the spinal cord can cause problems from that point down and are well known for causing mobility problems.

A little back ground on myself: I had symptoms of MS as a child but was never taken to a Doctor for the symptoms I complained about. I was diagnosed at the age of 24 and my MRI has clear at that time. My Lumbar Puncture (LP -- Spinal Tap) came back with 4 o-bands.