Guest guest Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 It's really important to drink a lot of water for several days before the lumbar puncture. The procedure is easier if you are very well hydrated.hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, December 15, 2010 4:27:54 AMSubject: New Thought I would introduce myself before I begin my day, teacher here. I was diagnosed with MS just last week. Began having symptoms mid-May. I went through everything from vertigo to high blood pressure with my regular doctor and nothing panned out. I had an MRI in mid-October and saw a neuro last week who finally gave me a diagnosis of MS. I am experiencing slurred speech, weakness on my left side, and balance problems. With the cold weather we are having in southwest Louisiana as of lately, helps I've noticed. I am having a spinal tap on Monday and little nervous about what to expect. I have also noticed that as the day progresses my symptoms get worse. The slurred speech is the one problem I hate as I deal with parents quite a lot. This is my 19th year in education. I am 49 btw. Anyway, that is whats going on now. Great to be here among people who know what I am going through. Barbara in Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Just curious and asking while I remember - if there is already a Dx, what's the purpose of an LP? Running away again in WY Practical Blackwork Designs http://practicalblackwork.com http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " New Thought I would introduce myself before I begin my day, teacher here. I was diagnosed with MS just last week. Began having symptoms mid-May. I went through everything from vertigo to high blood pressure with my regular doctor and nothing panned out. I had an MRI in mid-October and saw a neuro last week who finally gave me a diagnosis of MS. I am experiencing slurred speech, weakness on my left side, and balance problems. With the cold weather we are having in southwest Louisiana as of lately, helps I've noticed. I am having a spinal tap on Monday and little nervous about what to expect. I have also noticed that as the day progresses my symptoms get worse. The slurred speech is the one problem I hate as I deal with parents quite a lot. This is my 19th year in education. I am 49 btw. Anyway, that is whats going on now. Great to be here among people who know what I am going through. Barbara in Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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