It can't be MS because you're 47? I was two mos shy of my 47th b-day when I got my dx, and basically had no symptoms. My pcp was just getting suspicious of some things and because of my migraines suggested I see a neuro.

How were your reflexes? Can you kick a field goal? That was the first indicator my neuro saw. My reflexes in my legs are so fast she has to be careful I don't kick her in the teeth! That and something called "clonus" in my ankle joints. I'm still not clear on what that is. I have no lesions in my spine and only 4 in my brain. Technically, the neuro and the MS specialist labeled it "probable MS", but I'm already either progressing or having a flare.

As much as you might want to, don't take the info with a sigh of relief and run. (I know of one woman dx with MS for 10 years, she was experiencing a major flare, went to see the local "specialist" and he said since he couldn't "smell it" on her he said she didn't have MS.) Even with good news, I'd get a second opinion and pin down those 4 or 5 other illnesses that could cause lesions in the brain!

Good luck and come back to let us know how you're doing.