A question - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

Dawn20050 · 12-02-2005, 08:32 AM

I'm wondering if theres any chance MS not showing up on an MRI?
I have alot of the symptoms of MS....the one that gives me the most problem's is the weakness..

sunshine149 · 12-02-2005, 11:45 AM

Yes, it is possible for it to NOT show up on MRI scans, particularly in the beginning stages of the disease.

lilc · 12-02-2005, 04:48 PM

It is possible for MS to not show up in ANY test, that is why it is so hard to dx. But ruling out other possibilities is part of the process.

schamp · 12-04-2005, 12:16 AM

The funny thing is, my doc keeps telling me my MRI is normal, it CAN'T be MS.

I've learned here though that it doesn't have to show up right away. I lurk the boards, and it helps.

Don't let them pass it off as depression, or whatever. That will just make you depressed

I know I often feel like I'm crazy because no one believes me.