Hi quadbkat.

I see you have spine problems, I'm very sorry

I am curious what has brought you to the Multiple Sclerosis forum, if you don't mind my asking.

In my case I have had symptoms of MS since I was a child (unknowingly). I went to see my PCP at the age of 23 when I was experiencing my first severe exacerbation (unaware of what was happening). Symptoms were many, scary and debilitating.

I was referred to a Neurologist immediately and diagnosed 3 months after starting the diagnostic process.

MS has a diagnostic criteria (The Revised McDonald Criteria) and cannot be determined by symptoms alone ---
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Nat...osis-of-MS.pdf

The symptoms of MS can mimic many other conditions. All other possible causes for a person's symptoms would need to be ruled in/out and positive testing which would indicate MS as a possibility. There is no symptom exclusive to this disease.

If you are concerned about MS please seek out a Neurologist for a Neurological exam/evaluation as well as all testing needed.

Take care.