hi elle and welcome to NT,

don't see a chiropractor until you see a neuro.
i had a spinal and it went well.
it can determine better an MS dx (diagnosis) but may not always come up +.

get a copy of the MRI and a copy of the report. start a medical file on yourself for your own info and for any drs you see down the road. it will be helpful.

try to take one thing at a time. one test, one dr visit etc. try not to think too far ahead. and, try to take someone with you to the visit for a second set of ears.

all the Q's you're thinking of, write them down.
please keep in touch with us. many of us have been down your road and can help with support and info.

Thanks Judy, so helpful. I've learned so much more from kind people on this site than any of my doctor's visits.

I finally told a family member that is a physical therapist. She highly recommended that I ask for other test before the spinal. She said there are lots of risk and may not confirm anything. She recommend I get another MRI but with contrast this time.

I'm trying not to think about it too much, which sometimes is easier said than done. Maybe it's denial but I keep thinking it must be some other reason other than MS. I've had migraines this last year pretty bad and maybe that is the cause of the lesion? maybe I'm just wishing, who knows. I'll feel better after talking to neuro since I don't have a lot of faith in my PCP.

I'm just glad I found this site!!

First of all, I hope that you get healthy soon
2nd, I was the biggest chicken about having an LP done... I did it just few weeks ago and lemme tell you... a paper cut hurts more (given that your neuro knows what he's doing)

3rd, no matter what the results is, by modifying your diet and life style you can control your symptoms. I say this because it worked for me... in the mean time STOP consuming ANY gluten/dairy products!


best of luck,


C