MS MRI

[SLYR]

I have been experiencing fatigue, left sided dominant nerve pain, muscle spasms, weakness, headaches and some balance issues for a couple of months. Much blood work has been done and many things ruled out. Two doctors think I may have MS and want me to have an MRI.

My question is, if I wait, and my symptoms improve, will an MRI still show lesions if this is due to MS?

[HVAC]

I agree with Barb
Alex

[bbassel]

Lesions will show up once you have them. A couple of my lesions did shrink over time thanks to my infusions, although as far as I know they will never disappear. Basically once you have them they are there for life.

I highly suggest not waiting any longer than is necessary. If you have MS and wait you could potentially develop more lesions with new or worsening symptoms.

Please listen to the doctors and get a mri done. It is an important part of the diagnosing of MS. Once diagnosed the neurologist or MS specialist will discuss drug options. These can slow done the relapses and hopefully limit new lesions and new symptoms.

Hope that helped a bit and all the best.

Barb