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Thank you both for your response. It’s understandable that any sensory symptom would be of no concern when it goes away quickly, but this is only as of recent. When I first experienced these ulnar sensory symptoms 2 months ago, it was constant for weeks and no movement would resolve the feeling. Thi...

Hello all, The ophthalmologist diagnosed me with physiologic anisocoria, since I’ve had uneven pupils for years, so it doesn’t point to anything serious or MS related. I am now waiting on the spinal MRI on the 20th. I noticed that occasionally when holding my phone and/or bending my elbow for a long...

Hello all, I had a neurology consultation to further address my symptoms and a cervical/thoracic spinal MRI were ordered. Although, there is a possibility insurance will not cover such cost since they claim a spine MRI is not considered usual MS work up if brain MRI is normal. Also, during my clinic...

I appreciate the advice, Scott. I’m getting mixed messages in regards to the MS hug, the symptoms and how long it lasts, which is leaving me with more anxiety and fear of the possibility of MS. I’ve had these symptoms for 8 days, which seem to be relieving now. I did try the diaphragm release which ...

My most concerning symptom now is intermittent sharp muscle spasms in my left intercostal ribs lasting a few seconds, with a constant tightness wrapping around my left torso. The tightness has lasted one week, but started to feel painful spasms just yesterday. I’ve had a similar feeling 9 months ago...

Hello all, I tried pushing my doctor for a cervical MRI, which was refused. I emphasized how it’s inconclusive with only brain MRI to rule out MS. I’m just not understanding why this isn’t typical protocol for a doctor to order thorough tests before assuming it’s not MS. I’m being referred to a Neur...

Thank you both for the response. jimmylegs I would appreciate any insight that I can come by. Scott1 I thought I would be reassured with a normal brain MRI that MS is ruled out, but it is still inconclusive. I’m concerned about the 5% possibility of having spinal lesions, which is being ignored by m...

I was told by my doctor and many others that a brain MRI rules out MS, with a small percentage chance of spinal cord lesions only. This leaves me with continued anxiety and no reassurance until I have a spinal MRI. I was hoping this brain MRI would be sufficient to give me peace of mind, but I seem ...

Hello all,
I received results from my brain MRI which stated Normal examination, No evidence of demyelinating disease. Does this rule out MS?

Yes, I take Raw Iron 22mg and Vit D 5000IU. Also, a multivitamin with Vit A, B12, Folate, etc.

Yes, folate is normal at >19.9.

I have had bloodwork done, which all came back within normal range. B12 is 769. So being that there are no underlying vitamin deficiencies or pinched nerves, it all leaves me with more anxiety and fear of MS, being the only last option it seems.

I appreciate your response, Scott. I did have an EMG to rule out any pinched nerve or impingement, and that was normal. So that’s why my doc is now considering something central/brain. I did try some Piriformis stretches to relieve my leg numbness and I have felt some relief since, so I’m not sure i...

Hello all, I’m a 29yr old mama of a 2yr old and would appreciate any insight and/or advice as to the likelihood that my recent symptoms point to MS. I’m getting mixed messages regarding exercise/exertion triggering MS relapse, including my doc who says it’s not very likely? I have a brain MRI schedu...