Maria, you did it! I was wondering how you made out with the lumbar puncture. You were sedated, right? Did you have any after effect like head or anything?

I’m glad to hear the results of the test were good! That rules out some potential culprits.
The ASO is used to determine if you’ve had a recent strep infection that went untreated. That’s why your doctor is trying the antibiotics to rule out any potential lingering bacteria from a previous strep infection.
Any infection has the potential to trigger an autoimmune condition because the infection is causing our immune system to react to an outside invader. But sometimes it can get so aggressive responding to inflammation that turns against the body.
For the meantime, just as you’ve decided, I’d agree the best course is to stay with your new doctor. She sounds dedicated to get to the core of your problem. I sure hope so, Maria. You’ve been dealing with this long enough. 🙃 Thanks for letting me know!