MS diagnosis

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gu1928
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MS diagnosis

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Can one have MS with normal mri 's of brain,cervical thoracic and lumbar spine and a negative spinal tap...just based on symptoms over the years?
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Re: MS diagnosis

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Hello gu1928,

You cannot be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis only based on symptoms. There is a diagnostic criteria for MS, The Revised McDonald Criteria. There needs to be signs of the disease, this is done through testing (MRIs, Lumbar Puncture, ect.) and the Neurological exam/evaluation.
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