It just annoys me no end when a GP orders an MRI without contrast. It's almost like they're deliberately slowing the process down.

Like Trisha said, an MRI with and without contrast is needed. Cervical and thorasic spine, too. It will take longer but you might as well get it all done while you're already in an uncomfortable position.

It's a process of elimination to get to an MS diagnosis but it's well worth the time and effort spent. If it's not MS you might very well find out what it is while eliminating other conditions. Just hang in there. You aren't crazy.

Thank you Kitty and everyone else. I feel like I need to again say that I am not LOOKING to be sick, but I AM sick. I know you guys get it. I also want to say that WHATEVER it is is making it difficult to continue my current job. I teach first grade. Now, please don't think I am saying I am alone in having a tough job. I realize that all jobs come with challenges and stressors. It is just that I am mentally and physically exhausted. I thought I would teach until retirement and that was that. Now, I feel like I can barely make it through each week let alone 10-15 more years. I have taught for 16 years and my mind and body are screaming they are DONE. Please don't think I just want to be a deadbeat. I just don't know if I can continue with the energy it requires. That said, I have a good short and long term disability plan. I don't feel like I am at a point where I need to use them (at least not the long term), but if I discontinue teaching and try and pursue something else, I will possibly no longer have this plan if or when I figure out what is going on and if or when I really need it. Not sure my exact point lol! I guess I am just thinking out loud (sort of). So, thanks for listening!