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Originally Posted by SallyC
I was DX pre-MRIs, by a process of elimination. One hospital stay of a week, with all the blood tests you can imagine and a Myleogram, which showed the telltale protien and O-bands.
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Same here Sally, well sort of. The MRI was very new, there were 2 MRIs in the entire state. I had a brain MRI without contrast - contrast wasn't even used at that time, it was clear. I did not have a spine MRI.
I had a LP (positive for o-bands) and right after the LP was a Myleogram (negative), bloodwork, VEP, and x-rays.
I was dx'd based on the positive LP, symptoms and neuro exam.
I think there is too much emphasis placed on the MRI when many were dx'd with MS before the MRI came on the scene.
BTW - My diagnosis has never been in dispute.