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From: Nadine.Thomas@p1.f7.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Nadine Thomas)
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Subject: unusual reactions to MS tests
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Date: 5 Jun 91 02:50:48 GMT
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Hello!

My neighbor has MS and I mentioned your post about your friend.  She told me
the following:

The tests you mentioned would not cause your friend to have the problems she
is now experiencing.
If she had the ENG or the ENP, which involve water in the ears, then she could
experience the worsening of the symptoms as you have described.
The EMG or the other tests you mentioned are using electrodes on the head and
looking at moving dots and/or hearing snapping sounds.  That will not cause
the exacerbation.

The only other explanation is that she is having a flare (attack) of the MS
at this time and it is coincidental with just having had the tests.

Your friend can get a big packet of information from the National MS Society.
 Call 1-800-624-8236 or 1-800-227-3166.

Let us know how she does.

Nadine

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