Thread: PwMS Dx ~ Did you have O-bands AT THE TIME OF CONFIRMED DX?
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Old 08-12-2008, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jowen214 View Post
I had MRI's of brain and the T & C spines in the midst of my first exacerbation....no lesions. I've had follow up MRI's every 6 months/1 yr ever since and still have no lesions.
Were you labeled CIS, Jenn? Are you still with the same neuro that dx you?

There are other diseases that cause O-bands and similar damage/symptoms . . . so how can they be sure it is MS? I wonder how long they will let you hang onto the dx, if you don't develop lesions at some point?

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