Could I possibly have MS with a clean MRI

[lorisue1231]

I have every classic symptom for MS, approximately 10 years ago my primary care physician had an MRI ran, when it was origanly read I was diagnosed with MS.  I was referred to a neurologist, he ordered more inclusive tests, they came back negative / clean.  He said I did not show signs of MS.  Over the years my symptoms have become much worse and I have also aquired a few more.  i.e. Lack of muscle coordination, blurred vision, head aches, (migraines as well) slurred speech, loss of thought patterns, numbness of arms and legs, severe fatigue, battle with IBS, loss of strength, sore muscles and rigidness, and my kidneys show signs of disfunction more often than not, those are the major ones.  There are some others that creep up every now and then but maybe are not so consistent. I am this time experiencing extreme ear pressure and pain, with vertigo. This past spell or relapse, if you will has now lasted since mid December and has not let up.  My doctor has not come up with a diagnosis.  I am miserable and have been for 6 months going.  Any suggestions.   Lori1231

[Spring-02]

Just a quick note in response to your question whether I have been checked for MS or not. Since my four MRI's did not detect any lesions on my brain or spine, I have not received a diagnosis. Yet, MS does run in my mother's side of the family as well as Pernicious Anemia.  I have a daughter who is now experiencing vision problems, unusual sweating on one side of her body, as well as numbness & tingling in her hands.  She is only 36 and has two small children. Am I worried she has MS, you bet I am and even though they found lesions on her brain, she hasn't even been referred to a neurologist.  I also heard of another case where a person in their late 60's was finally diagnosed with MS.  The myth that you have to be in a certain age group to develop MS leaves a lot of people falling through the cracks, but that's only my opinion.  Thank you for your reply.

[NanetteMarie]

The same thing happened to me 10 years ago, they said damage to t-3 thru t-5 and that I had transverse myelitis, now they call it ms.