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12-28-2011, 07:17 AM
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 A Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) is not always necessary for a MS diagnosis. There are those who have a MS diagnosis and either didn't have a Lumbar Puncture or the result for it was negative. The LP can be used to indicate other conditions as well as MS. Information about the LP: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/003428.htm In the case of MS a positive LP would show Oligoclonal Banding (O-Bands) in the spinal fluid. Information on Oligoclonal Banding: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/003631.htm I am not sure why you have had 2 LPs. If there are o-bands there would be no reason to repeat a LP as once you have o-bands you will always have o-bands in the spinal fluid...to the best of my knowledge and per my neuro. I would guess that the majority of us who have had a LP would not care to repeat it, myself included  I wish you all the best in the diagnositic process.
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Dx RRMS 1984 Last edited by Snoopy; 12-28-2011 at 07:33 AM. |
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