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How Can Multiple Sclerosis Be Diagnosed?

Today I left my Dr. office upset he told me he was suspecting M.S. but the spinal tap was a negative. last Dr. said i have Lupus. dr before just neurological issues. I just want to find a Dr. office that can help me find out what wrong with me. I am in the Houston area.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some examinations that should be done to confirm the MS diagnosis are:
-A complete neurological exam and medical history
There are no specific tests for MS. Instead, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis often relies on ruling out other conditions that might produce similar signs and symptoms, known as a differential diagnosis.
-A MRI can be necessary to do the differential diagnosis.

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How Can Multiple Sclerosis Be Diagnosed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some examinations that should be done to confirm the MS diagnosis are: -A complete neurological exam and medical history There are no specific tests for MS. Instead, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis often relies on ruling out other conditions that might produce similar signs and symptoms, known as a differential diagnosis. -A MRI can be necessary to do the differential diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.