So I am scheduled for a general neuro apt in March, but i wanted to see if i could just start with a MS specialist since that is what we are ruling out. So I go on the website for the phone number to make and apt and the receptionist says
"you have to see a neurologist and have a MS diagnosis to be seen"
Buuuuttt the website states:
"We are experts in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, as well as recognized what is not MS. We offer cutting-edge MRI imaging, which is our primary window into the brain and spine. We also run the full repertoire of lab tests to exclude other possibilities before coming to a conclusion."
Soooo.... really you don't diagnose MS so much as you confirm other people diagnosis?
I have had an MRI, Lyme, B12, autoimmune and endocrine testing... so basically Im going to wait 6 months to see a general neuro, for them to say what? get another MRI and wait another who knows how long to see a specialist?
this is irritating...
I don't want MS, but i want a specialist to tell me I don't have it, not a generalist....