Re: Spinal tap/ beer might be more relaxing, but. . . .

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Well, Trisha, you could just ask the doctor whether it issafe and reasonable to wait. . . perhaps a year--though itshould be a very safe test.Love to you, and I do think that you do belong with us.n, wMS, aged 72.5, diagnosed at 19To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, January 29, 2010 5:45:04

AMSubject: Spinal tap

I'm trying to determine if it would be beneficial to undergo a spinal tap, so I'm looking for feedback from the experts.

I have demyelinated lesions of the central nervous system and labs show nothing to explain them. I have extremely mild symptoms, with no damage to the peripheral nerves. I'm 44 years old, and living in a 120 year old two story home. I work full time - office work, so easy on the body.

Is it in my best interests to rule in/rule out MS at this stage so that I can plan for the future? Is the potential for side effects worth it, or should I just figure that time marches on and the best thing any of us can do is ready our homes for potential handicaps as we age?

(I think I answered my question here

Thanks!

Trisha

PS -- I hope that you are all safe and sound and warm and dry with these winter storms - and for those who are not, I hope it's of extremely short duration!