On what basis did your doc diagnose you?

[foxz71]

MRI, symptoms and blood work and tests that ruled out other mimics of MS.

[msmything]

My goodness Zoe, what is your Doc waiting for...I think according to most of us you're dx.

I was diag in an ER. I worked there, had a fierce headache, Doc gave me a CT. There were many lesions visible, the only dx from radiologist was ADEM or MS. Doc got an MRI to verify, same 2 possibilities, but the gadolinium response along with symptoms did it.

Along with most women, we can ride along with strange symptoms for years totally ignored by docs. here, take a xanax and an antidepressant.

Are you seeing a specialist in MS? Or University Doc?

[Mike56]

Brain biopsy determined suspected tumor is a large demialinating (sp) MS type of lesion. Multiple brain lesions, no C-spine lesions. MS symptoms, tests ruled out other diseases. Positive lumbar puncture.

[Froggie]

I presented with the right side of my face paralyzed and double vision. After an MRI, the ER doc said it appears that I have MS. The lesions were very clear and there was no doubt what it was. I likely had the disease much earlier, though no one was able to catch it.