MichelleRose
02-15-2005, 07:31 PM
HEY GUYS I NEED INFO. AND QUICKLY! MY NEUROLOGIST HAS REFERRED ME TO A NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST TO HAVE A "MMPI" TEST? I AM HAVING MEMORY LOSS. HAS ANYONE TAKEN THIS TEST OR HEARD OF IT? ALSO I HAD AN MRI AND HE SAID THERE WAS SOMETHING ON THE SURFACE OF THE BRAIN, BUT THEY MIGHT BE READING MORE INTO IT THAN IT REALLY IS SO HE WANTS TO DO A LUMBAR PUNCTURE, DOES THIS HURT? HOW IS IT DONE? I ALSO HAD BLOOD WORK DRAWN CHECKING FOR LUPUS OR ANTIBODIES IN THE BLOOD AND ALSO HOW QUICKLY THE BLOOD CLOTS? ANYONE ONE HAD THESE DONE ALSO? THANKS FOR ANY INFO.
NERVOUS NELLY MICHELLE! :confused:
NERVOUS NELLY MICHELLE! :confused:
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SuzU
02-15-2005, 08:05 PM
Hi Michele,
I can't speak for the "MMPI" test, but I had a spinal tap just a few weeks ago and it wasn't bad.
In my case, it was done under fluoroscopy which meant I was lying on my stomach and it took longer for the spinal fluid to drain out...( I also had to bear down and push to get it out, but others have said this is an unusal experience because my radiologist made a very small opening.)
The most painful part for me was the FIRST injection which stung a little-that's when the radiologist numbs the area where the needle will be inserted. After that, they insert the spinal needle and for me, this wasn't terrible, a little uncomfortable.
Afterwards though, you have to lie flat for several hours, so plan on being bored and catching up on your favorite daytime drama, lol.
Blessings, and keep us posted.
I can't speak for the "MMPI" test, but I had a spinal tap just a few weeks ago and it wasn't bad.
In my case, it was done under fluoroscopy which meant I was lying on my stomach and it took longer for the spinal fluid to drain out...( I also had to bear down and push to get it out, but others have said this is an unusal experience because my radiologist made a very small opening.)
The most painful part for me was the FIRST injection which stung a little-that's when the radiologist numbs the area where the needle will be inserted. After that, they insert the spinal needle and for me, this wasn't terrible, a little uncomfortable.
Afterwards though, you have to lie flat for several hours, so plan on being bored and catching up on your favorite daytime drama, lol.
Blessings, and keep us posted.
MichelleRose
02-15-2005, 08:09 PM
Thank you so much for the info. Have you found out anything yet? I hope all goes well for you! Once again thank you so much for the quick response and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle
Michelle
SuzU
02-15-2005, 09:47 PM
It's funny that you should ask. My spinal tap and brain mri came out negative, as did my somatosensory evoked potentials.
The cervical spine mri is showing a rather controversial lesion-three neurologists say it is an incidental finding-probably a syrinx, but one other neurologist and a neurosurgeon have said it may be atypical MS.
I, like you am getting blood clotting studies done because I have a petechiae rash all over my body.
So-welcome to limboland. Hope we don't have to stay here for too long.
The cervical spine mri is showing a rather controversial lesion-three neurologists say it is an incidental finding-probably a syrinx, but one other neurologist and a neurosurgeon have said it may be atypical MS.
I, like you am getting blood clotting studies done because I have a petechiae rash all over my body.
So-welcome to limboland. Hope we don't have to stay here for too long.
MichelleRose
02-16-2005, 05:36 AM
I hope we aren't here long either. They say MS and other neuromuscular disease are very hard to dx because they mimic each other in symptoms. Wouldn't be nice to wake one morning and learn that it was all just a dream we were all in together! Wishful thinking on my part! Keep in touch and keep the faith. We are all in this together.
Michelle
Michelle
AllyG
02-16-2005, 09:07 AM
Hi Michelle,
I had a lumbar puncture and I honestly did not feel a thing. I was absolutely petrified beforehand but after they numbed it I didnt feel a thing. You have to lie flat for about 4/5hrs after and thats a bit boring but no big deal. I did experience bad migraines the following day but that was gone after about 9hrs and was told this is normal.
Good luck and try not to be too nervous, if you do what docs tell you it will be fine.
Take Care.
Ally
I had a lumbar puncture and I honestly did not feel a thing. I was absolutely petrified beforehand but after they numbed it I didnt feel a thing. You have to lie flat for about 4/5hrs after and thats a bit boring but no big deal. I did experience bad migraines the following day but that was gone after about 9hrs and was told this is normal.
Good luck and try not to be too nervous, if you do what docs tell you it will be fine.
Take Care.
Ally
lonewolf2567
02-17-2005, 01:33 AM
An Mmpi Is A Written Test Given Usually By Psychiatrists Or Psychologists. It Does Not Hurt But Is Extreemly Long And Repetative.
Hope This Helps
Hope This Helps
tooobuzi
02-17-2005, 06:40 AM
Michelle,
I was also sent to a neuropsychologist. I honestly don't recall what the name of the test was, but basically what they did was test the function of each part of your brain. It takes about 4 hours, and is actually quite simple. They do things like read a list of words and you have to tell them all the words you can remember. The worst part of the test was realizing I was having problems with very simple things that a year ago were a breeze for me. Try not to get upset if that happens to you too because they take that into account when they read your test.
Just try to be relaxed and know that whatever they discover can only help in reaching a dx.
I was also sent to a neuropsychologist. I honestly don't recall what the name of the test was, but basically what they did was test the function of each part of your brain. It takes about 4 hours, and is actually quite simple. They do things like read a list of words and you have to tell them all the words you can remember. The worst part of the test was realizing I was having problems with very simple things that a year ago were a breeze for me. Try not to get upset if that happens to you too because they take that into account when they read your test.
Just try to be relaxed and know that whatever they discover can only help in reaching a dx.
MichelleRose
02-25-2005, 04:41 AM
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but thank you all for the information! My "mmpi" test is Monday and I'm sure I won't sleep well Sunday night! I will try to be relaxed. I am going to do the lumbar puncture in May when I go back to the Neuro. Getting those appointments are so hard! I hate the wait but that seems to be the norm. from reading everyone else's posts. I will keep you all updated and let you know how the test went. And the story goes on.........................