Normal MRI -- intense MS symptoms; thoughts?

[nairb86]

Hi everyone:

I am a 26 year old male, and I just received word that my MRI was returned normal. To my surprise they indicated there are no lesions.

I am at the place where I have been having intense MS symptoms for about a month. I've had everything from tremors, loss of cognition, speech difficulties, numb extremities, headaches, bowel issues, and when I take a shower I get really tired, become numb, and have some optical neuritis in both eyes. I'll be seeking a new neurologist, as my current one believes there are no issues to worry about.

Has anyone had a similar experience? This is almost becoming too much to take.

[nairb86]

I should say that the MRI was of my cervical, thoracic, and brain, all with and without contrast.

[NHE]

Hi nairb86,
Welcome to ThisIsMS. While your symptoms are similar to several of those experienced by folks with MS, they could possibly be due to something else. I agree with your statement that you need a new neurologist. Your current one seems like they are only paying attention to the MRI results and ignoring everything else. That's not a good situation.

NHE