Will spinal tap show positive if not having an episode?

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owen2

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Posted 12/15/2010 2:40 PM (GMT 0)

If my Neurologist suggests doing a spinal tap but i am currently not showing any symptoms will it work? Should i wait until symptoms return before doing a spinal tap?

Gretchen1

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Posted 12/16/2010 12:16 AM (GMT 0)

Good question!!! I had symptoms that were coolling...................I had a lumbar puncture that did show o-bands. I have heard that if you aren't in a flare, o-bands may not show up.

owen2

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Posted 12/16/2010 1:12 AM (GMT 0)

Thank you Gretchen1, I spoke to the Neurologist today and he agreed that if we decide to do this that we should wait for the symptoms to return (if they do)

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