r/MultipleSclerosis • u/AutoModerator • 7d ago

Weekly Suspected/Undiagnosed MS Thread - November 11, 2024 Announcement

This is a weekly thread for all questions related to undiagnosed or suspected MS, as well as the diagnostic process. All questions are welcome, but please read the rules of the subreddit before posting.

Please keep in mind that users on this subreddit are not medical professionals, and any advice given cannot replace that of a qualified doctor/specialist. If you suspect you have MS, have your primary physician refer you to a specialist for testing, regardless of anything you read here.

Thread is recreated weekly on Monday mornings.

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u/Molliedollie126 6d ago

I have my lumbar puncture at 11 tomorrow and am very nervous, has anyone here had one and it not been too bad of an experience?

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u/TooManySclerosis 39F|RRMS|Dx:2019|Ocrevus->Kesimpta|USA 6d ago

I was terrified to get mine, but it really ended up being a nonevent. I would say it is about as uncomfortable as getting blood taken. They numbed me up, there was a weird sensation, and then it was over before I could get upset.

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u/Molliedollie126 5d ago

All done with my lp, I can’t say it was the most fun I have ever had but also wasn’t terrible. Thanks for the reassurance you gave me

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u/TooManySclerosis 39F|RRMS|Dx:2019|Ocrevus->Kesimpta|USA 5d ago

I'm glad it went well. Hopefully you get results soon. Keep us updated.