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Ms? i am 26 and i am on week 7 of symptoms very consistent with ms. they did an mri and said the mri is normal. does this mean that i do not have it?

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No: No. An M.R.I. can be helpful in diagnosis of MS, but it is not a test that if negative rules it out, particularly early. The history and physical and observation with some other tests can help.

Answered 12/10/2014

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Clarification: If the brain MRI is normal and a spinal MRI also normal, you do NOT have MS. You do not list your symptoms, so I cannot advise further. However, we can enlarge on your challenges with more information.

Answered 12/14/2014

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A member asked:

Ms? i am 26 and i am on week 7 of symptoms very consistent with ms. they did an mri and said the mri is normal. does this mean that i do not have it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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