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Hi Andrea

When i went for my mri scan I was told to take a cd as you can have this played while in the scaner.

I had a lumber puncture which unfortunalty didnt work first time round as my spine wouldnt open up wide enough to get needle in, so I had to have it done under xray this was much better.

I have found out this week after 6 months of waiting after all tests that I have MS and I am now waiting for a specailist team to contact me to sort out medecation.

Hope all goes ok

Clare

I never had a lp but several MRI.

Have to admit it was loud, cold,and very boring on all occasions just lying there,so I tend to go into snooze mode.

As you lie there at least you will know you are doing everything in your power to get a dx. Anything is worth it to get out of limbo.

I wish you all the best.

Pip

Probably not the advice you are after but may be a good idea to take some sponge ear plugs (from Boots); hospitals are very noisy and that way you might get a decent sleep.

hi andream,

wow all on one day! you will need rest after that!

everyone has given plenty of advice ref MRI and that's the only bit I can help with. I did post about lumber puncture as I'm waiting to go in for it. this is what people said to me

1drink plenty 3-4 liters per day for at least 5 days as takes while to replace what they have taken.
2 lie flat flat with legs slightly elevated for as long as you can and for at least 4 days afterwards
3drink caffeine or get caffeine tablets from chemist
4 if you feel sheets damp in you bed go straight back.

would love to know how you get on, good luck and even though it's scary you will know what your playing with and can get on with living xxxx

Hi Andrea

I am really glad for you, I would echo what coco channel said about LP, but don't have too much caffeine if taking tabs as that too will also give you a bad head and stop you from sleeping. Take an iPod with you, best thing I did.
If after the scan they give you steroids, don't worry if you can't sleep.
Good luck

Mike x