Re: re Reg's post reJust an idea

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G'day to you too

No there isn't any definitive test for M.S. all they can do is weed out the diseases that mimic M.S. and then tell you after three separete episodes "yes you MIGHT have M.S."

I had a cat scan and that was inconclusive or the dr. reading it was unsure if it showed M.S. Same as the MRI, of course this was back when MRI's were fairly new on the scene (1982).

We are having an election up here right now and depending on which politition keeps his promise (I won't hold my breath) there may be a chance that I can get in to have another MRI yet.

Reg

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From: low dose naltrexone

Date: 06/04/04 02:24:43

low dose naltrexone

Subject: [low dose naltrexone] re Reg's post reJust an idea

G'day Reg,

When I went through the bussiness of being diagnosed 1n late' 95,they put me in hospitalfor a week

to get a definitive diagnosis Quite a few diseaes can mimic MS on the MRI ,so apparently it alone

does not definitively mean MS. But coupled with spinal taps to see if breakdown myelin is present in the spinal fluid plus certain antibodies ?apparently gives a definitive diagnosis.I also had cortical

visual response tests (+CAT scans) which are the final nail in the coffin.

I wasnt aware that huge advances had been made in the diagnosis of MS such that you could tell definitively off

a few MRI's.

Have I got it that wrong?????????

Louise (OZ)

PS I'd be extremely antsy if i was going to get a leg brace,

I;tll either make life easier or you'llthrow it away in disgust!

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