Lumbar Puncture
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Spinal tap
by fragilelives
In Breast Cancer Support Forums > Tips & Tricks
"Due to horrible, intense headaches, I'm having a spinal tap next Monday.
My only concern is (maybe I'm way off here): wouldn't it help spread the cancerous cells around?
Also, I'm weak and sick from the chemo (and the cancer I'm fighting), won't this make me even worse for me?
I still have time to change my mind, ladies... should I?"
1 Article tagged with "Lumbar Puncture"In Breast Cancer Support Forums > Tips & Tricks
"Due to horrible, intense headaches, I'm having a spinal tap next Monday.
My only concern is (maybe I'm way off here): wouldn't it help spread the cancerous cells around?
Also, I'm weak and sick from the chemo (and the cancer I'm fighting), won't this make me even worse for me?
I still have time to change my mind, ladies... should I?"
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Lumbar Puncture
Written by maryannerarick1
In Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
"Also called a spinal tap, this test requires that a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is taken from your spinal column with a needle inserted between your vertebrae. The doctor is looking for the presence of oligocional bands (an increase number of certain antibodies), which is an indicator of increased immune activity in the spinal fluid. This test is positive in up to 90% of people with MS, but is not specific to MS - -meaning a positive result could indicate another disease or disorder. Depending on the results from the MRI, neurologic exam and symptom history, it is possible that you may not have to get a lumbar puncture to receive a definitive diagnosis of MS ( I didn't). However, lumbar puncture results can be useful for ruling out other things if there is still a question about diagnosis."
Written by maryannerarick1
In Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
"Also called a spinal tap, this test requires that a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is taken from your spinal column with a needle inserted between your vertebrae. The doctor is looking for the presence of oligocional bands (an increase number of certain antibodies), which is an indicator of increased immune activity in the spinal fluid. This test is positive in up to 90% of people with MS, but is not specific to MS - -meaning a positive result could indicate another disease or disorder. Depending on the results from the MRI, neurologic exam and symptom history, it is possible that you may not have to get a lumbar puncture to receive a definitive diagnosis of MS ( I didn't). However, lumbar puncture results can be useful for ruling out other things if there is still a question about diagnosis."
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