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.