Recommended Blood Tests for MS DX
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:46 am
Hi all,
I've been experiencing tingling and spasms in my arms, legs, hands, feet, torso and face for about three years. During that time I was in college and stressed and wrote it off as anxiety. My symptoms worsened this past year, so I brought up my concerns to my GP (should have this a long time ago). MY GP ordered blood work and my panel came back low for vitamin D (16) and positive ANA (1.3, elisa screening). My SED rate and CRF were normal. My doctor put me on 50,000 IU of vitamin D 2x per week.
I am going back for additional blood work in June after I finish my vitamin D prescription. Does anyone have any recommendations for blood tests that could indicate MS? I know my doctor will be looking at specific anti-nuclear antibodies this time around...
Any recommendations would be appreciated and good luck on your journeys..
I've been experiencing tingling and spasms in my arms, legs, hands, feet, torso and face for about three years. During that time I was in college and stressed and wrote it off as anxiety. My symptoms worsened this past year, so I brought up my concerns to my GP (should have this a long time ago). MY GP ordered blood work and my panel came back low for vitamin D (16) and positive ANA (1.3, elisa screening). My SED rate and CRF were normal. My doctor put me on 50,000 IU of vitamin D 2x per week.
I am going back for additional blood work in June after I finish my vitamin D prescription. Does anyone have any recommendations for blood tests that could indicate MS? I know my doctor will be looking at specific anti-nuclear antibodies this time around...
Any recommendations would be appreciated and good luck on your journeys..