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Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Apr 27 2:40pm | Replies (197)
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@speechless623

I thought SPS was diagnosed more by observation? I had GAD 65 test and results were high so since I do not have Diabetes, my neurologist ordered Lumbar Puncture so he could see the source of Ataxia. A Resident did the Lumbar Puncture but told me he got no spinal fluid (I am overweight and I am told that I must have Lumbar Puncture redone under Guided Fluoroscopy - that is where I am now). I have been diagnosed with Spinal-Cerebellar Ataxia - my doctor is looking for the source of the Ataxia. I have SPS as well. My doctor wants me to have IVEG after he examines my spinal fluid (after successful Lumbar Puncture under Guided Fluoroscopy).

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 14, 2020

@speechless623 - Here is some information on how stiff person syndrome is diagnosed.

Excerpt from linked page... "A definitive diagnosis can be made with a blood test that measures the level of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies in the blood. People with SPS have elevated levels of GAD, an antibody that works against an enzyme involved in the synthesis of an important neurotransmitter in the brain." - Stiff-Person Syndrome Information Page | NIH: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Stiff-Person-Syndrome-Information-Page

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