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Had two spinal taps.. cont 6 months apart. symptoms dizzyness, confusion, headache, chills, vision issues, numb right foot, fatigue, malaise, etc?

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Probably...: You had a meningitis based on the first tap and recovered. The symptoms that you describe is likely the sequellae of a viral encephalomeningitis.

Answered 3/30/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dizziness,etc : Have you been tested for lyme's disease? Sometimes the blood test may be negative, but there may be MRI changes that resemble ms.

Answered 6/10/2014

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