I had my neurologist visit yesterday to get the results of my lumbar puncture she did on April 11th. She said that the results of the lumbar puncture and blood work confirmed her initial diagnosis of MS.

She gave me an extra copy of the lab report. In the CSF description it said In the CSF lane faint oligoclonal bands are identified in this region and in the CSF Elec Interp it said CSF protein electrophoresis shows presence of faint oligoclonal bands. The CSF InG index is makedly elevated indicating a significant increase in the intracerebral InG synthesis There is no evidence of increased permeability of the blood brain barrier. These results in a proper clinical setting are consistent with presence of an oligoclonal process in the CNS.

I asked her if it could mean anything else and she said that the results confirmed her initial diagnosis. I am waiting to see if my insurance company will approve her first choice of medication Rebif.

Hi! Sorry about the DX confirmation, but at least you know for sure now.

Hope the ins comes through for the meds.

Take care and glad your'e here at NT.

hello and welcome,

when i got my confirmation of my dx i remember the feelings of shock, letdown and loss.

just know that whatever you are feeling is normal.
we're here to support you.

i too hope your insurance will come thru.
how are you feeling?

Welcome Roz, nice to have you here. So sorry for you confirmed DX, but at least you're not in limbo.

Good luck with Rebif. I hope it works for you..

After I was dx, the first blessing I had in my life was finding NT. I truly felt lost and hopeless, as I was surfing the net for info....anything to make it make sense. And when I stumbled onto NT, these are the kind folks who helped it make at least a little sense. It was nice to no longer feel all alone. You have come to the right place!