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Aza1990
Aza1990

I just want to know if you can be diagnosed through an MRI scan?

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  • leigh63770
    leigh63770 Aza1990

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    Hi. I was initially diagnosed with MS because I suddendly suffered with optic neuritis. My first MRI scan was clear, but two years later the MRI showed legions.
  • federico50856
    federico50856 Aza1990

    Posted

    They do an MRI and a lumbar puncture. They also take in account your personal story , such as episodes of sight problems or sudden reduced movement capability. So the entire picture allow them to give you a reliable diagnosis, not only an MRI.
  • BeausMomma
    BeausMomma Aza1990

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    Multiple sclerosis is diagnosed through a neurological exam, an MRI is used, and sometimes a spinal tap is done it test for MS. There are also VEP, BAEP, and SSEP tests that are used to aid in diagnosis.
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