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Quick question
I've had neurological symptoms for over 2 yrs. MS is looking like the dx. I'm a nurse but I'm still trying to ready everything I can to be prepared for my apt 5/11/15. Quick question, I've had almost total deficiency in Iron,B12, and vitamin D. Could the B12 cause my myelin basic protein to be high, like double the normal range? I had been on daily B12 injections for about 2-3 weeks before the lumbar puncture was done. Thanks so much! Just waiting for this next apt and I'm driving myself crazy!
and the B12 injections aren't going to influence the results of the LP, from what I know. But I am not a medical expert.
It's easy to drive ourselves crazy wondering, so let me come along for the trip with you. For your appointment, you want to have a list of concise points of things that are bothering you and how it is impacting your life now.
Don't let this be a lengthy list because the doctor won't have time for it. so many of the neuros are on a tight time schedule and will want to control the questions but be sure you stop the doctor and get your questions and points made.
Remember, if this is MS you have a long time to learn everything and don't have to do it all immediately.Take tiny bites of information - don't try to swallow it whole.
Unless you have an aggressive form of MS it will progress slowly and you have time to learn.
remember to be kind to yourself- you are stressed with worry, probably not sleeping well, and spending way too much time on the computer researching your symptoms and questions. Take a short walk outside, read a good book or go to a movie, do something non-medical, non-MS for yourself.
Good luck with the next part of the trip, Laura
Don't let this be a lengthy list because the doctor won't have time for it. so many of the neuros are on a tight time schedule and will want to control the questions but be sure you stop the doctor and get your questions and points made.
Remember, if this is MS you have a long time to learn everything and don't have to do it all immediately.Take tiny bites of information - don't try to swallow it whole.
Unless you have an aggressive form of MS it will progress slowly and you have time to learn.
remember to be kind to yourself- you are stressed with worry, probably not sleeping well, and spending way too much time on the computer researching your symptoms and questions. Take a short walk outside, read a good book or go to a movie, do something non-medical, non-MS for yourself.
Good luck with the next part of the trip, Laura
I don't know but wanted to offer support as you wait for your appt. it can be very nerve-wracking both before and after. Make sure to prepare questions in advance. Wishing you all the best .
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