daisy.girl,

At the time of diagnosis (1985) I had a clear MRI.

The second MRI I had was in 2005, it was also the last one I have had. That MRI shows numerous c-spine lesions and 2 brain lesions.
The MRI report on the c-spine MRI in 2005 states "Findings are most consistant with patient's clinical history of Multiple Sclerosis."

Before you ask, if you were going to ask : My diagnosis was a clinical diagnosis based on a positive LP, neuro exam and symptoms. My neuro believed MS was affecting the spinal cord...he was correct.

Unless needed my neuro and I don't feel MRIs, for me, are necessary. We know I have MS and the MRI will not change my mind in using a DMD.

Always remember: Treat the patient not the MRI.

MRIs do not give the whole picture of this disease: some can be doing and feeling well and the MRI shows more activity, some can be having a relapse and the MRI shows no indication and some find the way they feel does match up to the MRI.