Spinal tap / lumbar puncture negative
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:59 pm
Hi everyone, 30 year old male with probable MS. I haven't officially been diagnosed.
Here is an excerpt reading from my MRI of the Brain:
"Widespread white matter disease with increased FLAIR and T2 signal inv olving the cervial cord......."
This is the reading given for my MRI of the Spine:
"There are multiple areas of T2 signal abnormally within the cervial cord as described approximately four to five in number. The largest lesion spans approximately 4.5cm in length and approximately 3 vetebral bodies......"
I've just got the results back from my spinal tap and the doctor said that the test came nack negative for MS. How common is this?
Now I've lived a rather healthy lifestyle and it wasn't until 4 months ago when I woke up with a numb left hand/arm. The numbness was mostly focused in my thumb, finger and middle finger. Now the numbness is in all five fingers of my left hand. It has remained numb/stiff ever since without any relief. The only other symptom I have developed are numbing feet. I walk perfectly fine, however it feels like my feet are asleep.
Has anyone had a similar experience where as certain tests come inconclusive? I'm very frustrated because I'm finding each passing day as valuable time wasted. I want a clear headstart in battling this disease.
Here is an excerpt reading from my MRI of the Brain:
"Widespread white matter disease with increased FLAIR and T2 signal inv olving the cervial cord......."
This is the reading given for my MRI of the Spine:
"There are multiple areas of T2 signal abnormally within the cervial cord as described approximately four to five in number. The largest lesion spans approximately 4.5cm in length and approximately 3 vetebral bodies......"
I've just got the results back from my spinal tap and the doctor said that the test came nack negative for MS. How common is this?
Now I've lived a rather healthy lifestyle and it wasn't until 4 months ago when I woke up with a numb left hand/arm. The numbness was mostly focused in my thumb, finger and middle finger. Now the numbness is in all five fingers of my left hand. It has remained numb/stiff ever since without any relief. The only other symptom I have developed are numbing feet. I walk perfectly fine, however it feels like my feet are asleep.
Has anyone had a similar experience where as certain tests come inconclusive? I'm very frustrated because I'm finding each passing day as valuable time wasted. I want a clear headstart in battling this disease.