I reckon I had symptoms for years, although I waited until they disappeared an then resumed my life - happily in denial (not that I even imagined MS as being in my life plan).

It only took me one neuro visit, one MRI and some blood tests (to exlude any other reason for the 'numerous brain and brainstem lesions') BAM there it was, ready or not.

I have to say though, in spite of everything - after nearly 11 years - and all the symptoms I live happily in denial, waiting for my neuro to tell me that he was just messing around with my head.

Dream on........

It didn't take me long to get a diagnosis either. After 2 visits to my pcp, she referred me to a neuro. After an mri, spinal tap & bloodwork, I had a diagnosis. I'm still waiting to wake up from this nightmare.

I was dx by my pcp within two weeks of having major symptoms. Of course, my neurologist "officially" gave me the MS dx about one month later. My neuro also thought I probably had my first symptoms about ten years before experiencing my first major flare.