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Are One Side Weakness, Vision Problem And Headaches Indicative Of Multiple Sclerosis?

hi on three different occasions (over 14 years) I have had symptoms for (different doctors) to tell me it was likely MS. Weakness down one side, sharp burning pain and weakness in arm and vision problems. 18 moths ago I was told I had optical neuritis and sent to the neurologist again. Again clear MRI. It s great my MRI s are clear but would like to know could this still be MS. I am going back for anther eye test today as having vision troubles again. Sometimes everything look grey or goes smoky and I have lots of headaches. I still have the pain and some weakness, it has never really gone away just comes and goes just sometimes worse than others. Another thing that I have noticed recently is missing words, or spelling simple things I think but it s just not there. It s worrying being told yes MS no MS I don t want to go through the worry and process again if these MRI s mean it s defiantly not. I m 41 year old female.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019
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Hello,

MRI is generally the test used to diagnose MS. In very rare cases when the patient has the symptoms of MS but the MRI comes out negative, it is very likely this is due to other autoimmune conditions that mimic MS and less often due to MS itself.

Your doctor may also do a lumbar puncture and check there for antibodies that are related to MS and also evoked potential tests that identify how your nerves transmit signals.

If the tests do not confirm the presence of MS then other causes should be considered.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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Are One Side Weakness, Vision Problem And Headaches Indicative Of Multiple Sclerosis?

Hello, MRI is generally the test used to diagnose MS. In very rare cases when the patient has the symptoms of MS but the MRI comes out negative, it is very likely this is due to other autoimmune conditions that mimic MS and less often due to MS itself. Your doctor may also do a lumbar puncture and check there for antibodies that are related to MS and also evoked potential tests that identify how your nerves transmit signals. If the tests do not confirm the presence of MS then other causes should be considered. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician