MS & Lyme

Posted By Nancy on August 28, 1997 at 09:23:02:









Recently my daughter has been diagnosed as possibly having MS.  She has had a spinal tap and we are awating results.  My question is - - I know that Lyme Disease can have similar symptoms as MS.  What is the major difference in symptoms and what is the test for Lyme.  I'm still hoping that the spinal tap tells us it is not MS.  Her first MRI, when we thought she had a stroke showed nothing.  Her last MRI said that her spine was not inflamed and the doctor said that was very good news!  The reason I am asking about Lyme is they have, on numerous occasions this summer, seen many ticks on their children and dog.  She, however does not remember any on her.  
Any information you can give me will be appreciated.