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My mri scans are normal but i have weakness down left side and clonus in left ankle, i have all symptoms of ms but doctor won't do spinal tap?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Neurologist: I am presuming you are seeing a neurologist for this level of problem. If your MRI scans are totally normal that would make ms unlikely.... If your symptoms are stable and not changing/ moving that also makes it unlikely. See a neurologist or, if you already have, see another for a second opinion.

Dr Bluman agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

My mri scans are normal but i have weakness down left side and clonus in left ankle, i have all symptoms of ms but doctor won't do spinal tap?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Walsh answered

Dr Bluman agreed

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