Depends what's found: on your MRI. So don't jump the gun quickly. If there are plaques viewed that are characteristic of MS, then you will be referred to a MS specialist (Neurologist) to help manage you. If you're asymptomatic outside of the eyes, then your eye doctor will be following you. Take it one step at a time. There are meds that help with this too. Must take care to reduce all stress levels/colds.Keep healthy!
Answered 10/23/2014
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While that's possibl: Lets wait for a thorough evaluation (which would include a brain MRI and spinal cord MRI to be completed) before we self diagnose MS. I do appreciate that this is scary and un-nerving and that the workup takes time. But I wish to provide you with reassurance that we should be able to come up with an effective treatment plan once the diagnosis is more clear.
Answered 2/7/2015
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Statistics: Odds are about 60% that this is onset of MS. If you have but one lesion on your MRI, a confirmed diagnosis of MS within 14 yrs, occurs in over 80%. However, if brain MRI is negative, might be best to add spinal cord study also to be complete. Do not worry, we have potent and successful meds such as Tysabri (natalizumab) or Gilenya.
Answered 10/26/2014
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