How many were dx'd with MS with a negative Lumbar Puncture?

[Tammy826]

I was wondering how many of you had a negative LP. My latest neuro says my lp came back ok although I haven't seen the report myself yet. I have a friend that was finally dx'd (after 12 yrs) with PPMS & she also had a neg. lp. I'm also taling your responses with me to my next appt. with my PCP. thanks!!!!

[Tammy826]

Thanks for your help , I plan to present your replies to my PCP at my next visit!

[Bob368]

My LP was negative, i was dx from my MRI's and my history of attacks.

Bob :)

[Wobbly]

I was Dx based on MRI lesions and Neuro exams... symptoms got worse over time.. my LP was neg.

take care
wobbly
dx

[Karen99]

I was dx with MS based upon history and a suggestive MRI.  Had an LP when I insisted on it. (trying to disprove dx)   It was negative.  

Hang in there.

[Tammy826]

Thanks!! I guess Im wondering what the hold up is with me!! Limbo lands just *****!!

[shermay]

There was no need for me to have an LP, with my sx and lesions, The Neuro felt that it was not warranted.  Had an EVP that came back negative.

Take care Tammy,

Debs x

[Guitar_grrrl]

I was diagnosed with a negative LP.  My diagnosis was made with a careful history and physical/neuro exam, and an MRI of my brain that showed lots of old lesions, and nothing that lit up with GD.  

Cheers,
Guitar_grrrl

[rendean]

My LP was negative for O-bands, protein, etc. Wasn't dx until I couldn't lift my left leg to put it in the car- 14 months post LP.

Ren