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On 23 Dec 2003 at 7:09, Ellen Luhman wrote: > Dear Listfriends, > my neuro wants me to have an MRI with gadolinium and a spinal tap. She > thinks I might have an autoimmune disease (lupus or Sjogren's) > manifesting itself neurologically. Has anyone had these tests ? What > should I expect ? I am scared of an allergic reaction to the contrast > and of course worried about the results. I have had Parkinson's for > six years and had been doing well . Thanks for any thoughts or ideas > you share. Ellen While allergy is possible with any drug, the allergic reactions to Gadolinium are rare and usually mild. The spinal tap, if done by an experienced person, is likewise not particularly nasty. It is easier on people who are relatively thin. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn