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MS and Spinal Tap

MS and Spinal Tap

I am scheduled to have a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to test for MS. I have read that the results will most likely be negative UNLESS I am having an exacerbation or have progressive MS. I am having an episode now but the Dr only does spinals on Fridays and the 1st open is two weeks away. Does anyone know if that is true? I would hate to go through all the pain and stuff of the spinal if it won't show up anyway? Neuro's office said that is not true but I just wonder if anyone has received a positive test for relapsing/remitting when they weren't having their symptoms?
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No, you don't have to be having a exacerbation to have a positive spinal tap
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