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Bad experience with Lumbar Puncture
Aug 09, 2008 06:48AM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
My neurologist called me and said the LP wasn't necessary for now so i am happy for it to be postponed for a while as i was dreading it.I have to go in and see her though to discuss new symptoms.Not for a couple of months so waiting game again! Suzie.
Bad experience with Lumbar Puncture
Jul 31, 2008 01:55AM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Thanks for your posts.Kind of wanted to hear it wasn't necessary but if it is i will just have to do it.Really not looking forward to it. Other tests i have had are MRI,lesions found, blood tests,normal and VEP normal.I have a lymes test the same day as the next LP. Suzie.
Bad experience with Lumbar Puncture
Jul 30, 2008 07:12AM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
I had a bad experience with my lumbar puncture the other day. The doctor was just about finished when i said i felt very sick and thought i was going to be sick.I then passed out and when i came round i was sat up in bed with 5 people around me shouting to get back down and forcing me onto my side.I didn't know where i was so think i was resisting them for a...
When should i call my neuro?
Jul 16, 2008 02:55AM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Just want to ask if i should call my neuro about some new symptoms or just wait until i go in for my LP on the 28th of July. I have CIS,with minimal symptoms.Mainly. pareathesia and burning around the spine.Over the last few months i have developed muscle spasms and twitching and fuzzy feet and hands all of which are getting worse.Last night i got a dead arm...
cis
Jul 14, 2008 03:51PM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Hi shelly, thank you for your post.I did ask my neuro about meds and will be bringing it up again.She said they might not be available and wasn't thinking of starting me on them at this point. I am schelduled in for my LP on the 28th of july and will have a lymes test then too.i'm in much discomfort with my back/spine and with the new spasms and things i c...
cis
Jul 14, 2008 07:08AM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Hi, thanks so much for getting back.I was worried as my symptoms,although mild,had not let up that i may have been looking at primary progressive. Interesting about the menstrual cycle thing,i have only recently noticed that my symptoms worsen at that time and started making a note of it.As for heat,i've been bad with heat forever as i'm a fair skinned red h...