No, sorry . Good luck with your MRI
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Thank you. I have a lot of symptoms and my pain has been bad since Friday. So I’m hoping because of this , it will show on the mri
August 11
Yes! A negative or unclear spinal tap result does not rule out an MS diagnosis. Several MyMSTeam members have shared similar experiences.
One MyMSTeam member wrote: "I had a lumbar puncture that was negative. My neurologist still says I have MS. I do have severe symptoms."
Another MyMSTeam member shared: "My spinal tap Show Full Answer
Yes! A negative or unclear spinal tap result does not rule out an MS diagnosis. Several MyMSTeam members have shared similar experiences.
One MyMSTeam member wrote: "I had a lumbar puncture that was negative. My neurologist still says I have MS. I do have severe symptoms."
Another MyMSTeam member shared: "My spinal tap was negative. But the MRI showed way too many lesions." A spinal tap is just one piece of the diagnostic puzzle. The MRI tomorrow is a really important next step — it can reveal lesions in the brain or spinal cord that help build a clearer picture.
Neurologists use a combination of tests to diagnose MS, including:
- MRI scans to detect lesions
- Spinal tap results (though not always conclusive)
- Evoked potential tests to measure nerve signal speed
- Clinical symptoms and history
Hang in there — getting answers takes time, but the MRI tomorrow is a big step forward. Wishing you all the best with it! 🤞
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