evoke eye test results

Evoked potentials tests are not the only MS diagnosis tool. MRI is the best test. You could pass evoked potential and still have MS. Your symptoms sound pretty debilitating although one MS sign is that they usually last for 2 weeks or so and then get better. I hope you get a diagnosis.

hi, i agree with the last post, i had the evoked potential test but 'failed' it. my MRI's and lumber puncture sample showed that i categorically DID have MS. god knows it'e not a good thing to have, but i remember what it was like to NOT know and it was worse.

i don't know where in the world you are, but if it's the UK, i'd recommend getting the money together, if poss. to see someone privately, for a thorough run through of the usual neuro exams. that's the only way i finally got to a diagnosis as a proper set of neuro checks takes longer than we get on the NHS. unfortunately, there are a lot of medics out there who couldn't tell the difference between MS and a ham sandwich! i hope you get to the bottom of 'it', whatever 'it' is, very soon.

my symptoms last up to 3 months then i may feel good for months at a time, i cant have lumbar puncture as i have rods in my back to stabilize the disks, i had 5 mri's last tuesday i have had so many things go wrong with me last 4 years and the dr's see the history and attibute what is going on to the surgery 4 years ago but the symptoms didnt start til 2 years ago i noticed when im under stress the symptoms rear their ugly head i just want answers and dont seem to be any closer to them

i'm sorry you can't have a lumber puncture done, while they are a bit unpleasant, they're a very useful tool in the diagnosis (dx) of MS. if you don't mind me asking, what are the rods in your back made of?

i meant to say in my last post, it ISN'T standard for relapses to last 2 weeks, there's no rhyme or reason to relapses. they last for very different lengths of time. both accross all MSers and in each individual. the very different experiences of each person with MS contributes to the difficulty in getting a dx.

i definately recommend trying the MS society's site for info and support via the forum. it's not just for the already dx, it's for people who may have it. (go to the 'everyday living board though, the others can be too 'quiet').

thank you wendy for your reply, the rods i have no idea what they are made of . this latest dr. stated he couldnt do a lumbar puncture because of the rods. i go back march 25th and i am going to request him to do lumbar puncture i have had the misfortune of having these in the past and they are very unpleasant however if this is what will give me answers i will do it. again thank you for your replies most of my cycles dont last long just the first one i was dizzy for 3 months other symptoms were gone not long after only the dizziness. i will continue to push for answers.