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So, I went to my Neurologist this morning and got the results from the EEG and MRI. The EEG just confirmed that I have Optic Neuritis and MRI showed another lesion on my spine, although very subtle and hard to see, still there. MS is very mysterious in that doctors don't know how you get it, they only know the symptoms and treatment. So on November 22nd at 1:30 pm I will go and have a spinal tap. I am really nervous. They prescribed Lorazepam to calm my nerves and they will numb the injection area, and lets pray they find the "sweet spot" on the first try. It is a blind injection and they have to find just the right spot to remove the fluid. If they don't they have to keep trying and I only want to be stuck once. The results will take about two weeks. In the meanwhile, I will begin treatment. Since it appears I have what they call "Probable MS" we are starting with a self administered weekly injection. A nurse will come to the house and show me what to do. Side effects very from person to person. Flu like symptoms that last 24 hours after the injection and soreness at injection site are most common. Headache, depression and other issues can occur and that I pray I won't experience. Now the tricky question, what day of the week do I want to sacrifice? Most likely Fridays will be the magic day, end of the week and hopefully perky by the weekend.