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Q: Diagnosing a Meningeal Infection with Low Glucose CSF Result

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 9th, 2006

Does low glucose CSF result indicate anything? I am waiting for rest of LP results.
Had MRI - white spot on cervical spine.
Various symptoms - tiredness, pins & needles, twitching, stabbing pains, burning, hot/cold spots, cramps, leg jerk, vertigo, etc., etc.,

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 23rd, 2006

Multiple Sclerosis Answer A425

Low glucose in CSF indicates a possible meningeal infection. However, other parameters (leucocytes, proteins) in CSF results and a physical examination are required to confirm the theory before a diagnosis is made.

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