You're NOT crazy! What I do not understand is why the so-called NEURO did not have any recommendations! It seems there are a number of people here in that situation. They are told they do not have MS, but then, what DO they have? BTW, of course I am sorry you are having this trouble and I hope, somehow, you have a nice Easter weekend!

Keep in mind that MS continues to be a disease that is diagnosed by exclusion because it can "look" like so many other conditions.

Just because you had a negative MRI doesn't mean that what you're experiencing isn't real. Spinal taps, evoked potentials, and lab work are all possible "next steps," as is a new MRI in 6 months or so.

Take it a day at a time and continue to educate, and be an advocate for yourself. I wish you the best!

-Karen

Mine came back clear with no contrast also. What gets me is my doctor ordered contrast and the radiologist "decided" I didn't need contrast! Needless for me to say, I am still having symptoms. I wonder if contrast was used if it would've shown any lesions? What makes them decide they don't need contrast anyway? Wish I had some answers for you. We'll just keep it in prayer. God knows and is my biggest supporter! Happy Easter Everyone!

Find another Neurologist!!!!As of yesterday! And another thing is you have to fight for you and your syptoms! No one else will! I was sick sick for three months before getting diagnosed. Not to mention was in and out of the doctors let's see at least 8 times in a month before I got answers. The only reason why it finally got caught was I went to the ER and the doctor came in and told me that we needed to do a CAT scan. I did not argue, guess what came in and told me I needed to get a MRI in 24-48 hours and that is when it all started coming to light. Fight for yourself!!! Please I know it is a pain but trust me you will feel better once you do it!
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Lena

The same thing happened to me. I was having some numbness/tingling in my leg - nothing showed up on the MRI. But usually I have no symptoms and the MRI does show new lesions. Talk about feeling like you are going crazy!!!

Dont blame the radiologist! If they say no contrast, than it's not necssary. You use contrast for a ct to see lesions, with an MRI it's different. I have always had with & with out, but they are never different. They both look the same.
Sorry if I sound a little pissy but I worked in radiology for 5 years.

Well I hate to say wait but wait until you are actually having a flare up. It generally lasts for weeks and months so dont worry about missing it. The reason they say they didn't find anything is because they didn't find anything active. So wait. Then they will be able to tell. Only after you have been diagnosed with active lesions can they see the damage of the lesions. Hope this helps.
Shannon

I never blamed the radiologist. I really don't want to blame anyone-I just want some answers. Sometimes, I know it takes time ... and I get impatient...sometimes I feel like there are Doctors out there that dont listen to the one person who knows their bodies the best-the patient.

So, I think originally my question was.. any recommendations-do I see a new neuro or did this one do everything in her profession to rule it out. The next question..now what>?

My first MRI showed no lesions, I waited 6 miserable years, till I finally couldn't walk to get a second one, just because there is no lesions doesn't mean you don't have MS. Don't give up, make them keep looking till they figure it out. I have a friend that has no lesions in the brain, but still has MS,

Good luck, Rana