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I tested for neuromyelitis optica, and anti-AQP4 was negative.
Query: Hello, I am a 27-year-old and was tested for neuromyelitis optica because I have symptoms of eye pain, burning sensation in my eye, and sometimes throbbing. I also have large optic nerve cupping, blurred peripheral vision, and fatigue. However, test results were negative for anti-AQP4. In addition,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Though the detection of anti-AQP4 is one of the supportive criteria to diagnose Devic's disease (neuromyelitis optica), there are other criteria also. Absolute criteria include optic neuritis and acute myelitis. In addition, brain magnetic res... Read Full »
What is a neuromyelitis optica autoantibody test?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a difference in sensations on my left side, and I was advised to get an NMO test. Can you please give me more information regarding the test and my issue? Also, I am taking Solu Medrol medicine at present. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. NMO indicates neuromyelitis optica. It is a central nervous system disorder that primarily affects the eye nerves or optic neuritis and the spinal cord or myelitis. Blood for autoantibody NMO-IgG (immunoglobulin) ... Read Full »