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I think I am in denial

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The reason for this is my Doc told me I have MS.But I only had a MRI.I have 10 lesons on brain and spine.What kind of test did anyone have to have?Is it possible to just know from an MRI.
deleted_user
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Ive only had MRI and spinal tap but my spinal tap came back neg. my doc. said thas not uncommen in the early stages of the disease. he said my MRI and neurological exam was enough to off. I also think it depends on the doc. good luck.
april
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do you have any symptoms
deleted_user
deleted_user
i just had the MRI's and apparently they were enough to tell the Doc that i had MS. And i agree with april get a really good neuro. Find out whos the best in your area. Having a good Dr. helps. good luck my dear.
deleted_user
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i only had MRIs and a spinal tap and that was enough for my doctor. of course i did have like 3 MRIs, so i don't know.
deleted_user
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I am dumb on my left side from the neck down.I cant feel temp.I having blurry vison on some days and I forget words.
TexasMS
TexasMS
Cat Scan, Blood Work, Evoked Potentials, EEG, Echocardiogram 2-D w Doppler, MRIs (5)Head, Neck, Brain (w & wo contrast)
Cervical Spine, ENG, Spinal tap and a thyroid ultrasound. And other things I have forgotton I am sure
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have only had an MRI and was diagnosed with MS from that. I never had a spinal Tap. I saw three Neurologists and they all had the same diagnosis. It took me three Doctor's to find the right fit. My doctor is great and I have done well on Copoxone. I have no vision in my right eye, but aside from that just the normal problems. Fatigue, Numbness, and extreme exhaustion. Denial is fine for a while but get a good doctor and be well.
deleted_user
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The doc is going to call me in like 2-3 weeks to meet him.The other doc is retaring so she dosent think it good to take me.
deleted_user
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I had mri and a spinal tap...dr. said spinal was 100% conclusive of ms...guess that pretty much cemented me.
deleted_user
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I had 'suspicion' for a couple of years that I had MS based on symptoms and MRI lesions. But my current doctor did spinal tap which confirmed it as they found evidence of active MS. Other than that, there really isn't anything else they can do to test.
deleted_user
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there active MS what that I am so new to this.
ChrissyH
ChrissyH
I had an MRI and neurological background. I was scheduled for a spinal tap and my neurologist said it was not necessary. My first neurologist was great. Since he left I have been seeing one of his temporaries until his true replacement start this summer. (summer of 08) I am not positive that I agree with his strategies. My MS nurse though is great, and I reley on her knowledge.
deleted_user
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My doctor looked at my symproms over the past 10 years. My MRI shows only 4 lesions in total. He has never said to me, "You have MS". He has only said "You have symptoms and an MRI consistent with MS and let's treat it as such." If that helps.
deleted_user
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I had 2 MRI's...no other tests. I seen one neuro then sent to another. They both said MS...I too had denial, I did ask for another opinion but I guess I already had 2 at that point. It is hard to accept especially when you recover from your relaspe and feel "good". Take care and good luck.
deleted_user
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Hi, I had blood work done, a cat scan and MRI and they found MS. So, I guess you can tell from a MRI.
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