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How accurate is brain MRI for MS, and could a Neurotologist (ear/nerves specialist) detect it?

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ry1990s
ry1990s

I had an MRI of my brain/ear to detect an ongoing ear problem i have had for 3 months which mainly involves lightheadedness and ear fullness.

The MRI came back normal.

I often have twitching/fluttering/fasciculation in my calves and chest, and thought this could indicated MS, along with general fatigue, frequent colds and occasional watery eyes.

Any advice out there please...

I am going back to see my Neurotologist this week. Do i need to see a Neurologist?

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  • jaime57007
    jaime57007 ry1990s

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    here is my experience. i had nerve pain on my left side my arm and leg. i also experience tremors sometimes. i was like that for almost 3 years. i never went to see a doctor about it. one morning i woke up and my vision was bad. long story short i was givin a mri and they found a lesion. my gut tells me if i would have went in before my first Ms attack they would have never found anything. they also gave me a spinal tap in the hospital and they found MS bands in my spinal fluid. Ms is so diffrent for every one. i do know this unless they find a lesion on your brain or your spine they wont diagnose you with ms. hope this helps. research meniere's disease. thats what my sister has. when you said ear fullness i thought of that.

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