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Spinal tap for ms came back with lymphocytes 95, monocytes 5, nucleated cells were 8. are these usually this high in ms or could it be something else ?
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AGREE: You are correct, the cell count is higher than would normally be seen in MS, and raises question of a very different disorder, such as NMO spectrum disorder. Here is where you do need an MS focused neurologist or expertise from an experienced medical school dept. You might benefit from a focused appointment here onsite.
Answered 5/17/2015
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