Does a clear MRI mean no MS?

[lateeda]

I just got back my MRI from the most recent scan of my brain.  The doctor's nurse said all looks good. So, does this mean I am in the clear from MS???  I started an MS tracker just to keep track of symptoms.  I also am doing a migraine tracker.  I am curious, as I am still experiencing times when an entire limb goes limp and I can't feel a thing and fall over.  I thought it was isolated to one side of my body, but just realized it's not.  It is now happening on the other side as well.  Any ideas would be helpful!  My mom does has fibromyalgia, but I don't have the same symptoms as her.  Mine come and go based on weather, stress, etc.  

Thanks!

[lateeda]

I am so thankful for each of you!!!  I am learning so very much!!!  It is NOT multiple sclerosis!  I was just diagnosed with severe migraine.  I have been inpatient twice a the diamond headache clinic in chicago.  I have been to many neurologists, all of whom travel and write books and such on the topic. However, I finally went to a neurologist who specializes in MS and who learned more about me in 2 visits and helped me more because she listened than the experts I saw before.  I am not saying they were not wonderful!  In fact, my faves were the doctor team in Chicago.  They found some medicines that help.  However, this neurologist is monitoring me now because of a concern about the link with the nerve issues.  We are fairly certain it is from trauma from a horse accident I had 3 years ago.  These ideas are things I will take to her though!  She is open to listening and responding for sure!  

[SarahL2491]

Let me toss out another idea; there is a thing called hemaplegic migraines.......since you mentioned migraines.  They have NO headache, they simply cause numbness on one side or the other.....sometimes just one limb........they are rare...when mine started and I spent 8 days in the hospital til they found them, there were only 6% of population with them, I think its higher now......also called Barlows Syndrome.......Ask your doctor if this could be a possibility.....

[sllowe]

Lateeda,

Hi there,

I say it's a good sign. You mention at times leg goes numb and you fall. How frequent does this happen, and how long is it numb? Asking because the doctor will want you to describe.

With a clear MRI, the doctor can drill down further. It's good you are tracking your symptoms - that way, you can have them at the ready for your doctors appointments.

When do you go back to discuss the results? Doctor may order additional imaging and tests based on what he/she concludes from this recent batch of results along with what you are experiencing physically.

See you around!
-Shell

[jujuminx]

The short answer is no, a clear head MRI doesn't mean you don't have MS. What other tests have they run on you?  Tell us about yourself, your symptoms and your history so we can better anwswer you questions.

Welcome by the way. Sorry you are having medical challenges. You have come to the right place.

julie

[lateeda]

OOPS!  I accidentally posted this three times.  My apologies!!!  I am learning a new computer.  :)