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MS Diagnosis

MS Diagnosis

by Caramia 27 Jan 2010 MS Diagnosis
MS isn’t easy to diagnose. First, there is no single test for multiple sclerosis. Second, most MS symptoms can also be caused by other conditions. The doctor needs to rule out all other possible explanations. Prof. Alan Thompson, Institute of Neurology, UK agrees, saying: “The diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis is very difficult. You need neurologists with the knowledge to [...]

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Avoid Conventional Lumbar Puncture!

by Caramia 27 Jan 2010 MS Diagnosis
If you don’t want to be bed ridden for days: AVOID the Conventional lumbar puncture procedure! Mine was horrific. First, they couldn’t find the right place to insert the needle. Then, when they found a good place, they couldn’t get the needle in properly resulting in the needle being wiggled around enthusiastically in my spinal column. My screams and [...]

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