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What is invovled in a full work up besides an MRI?

Welcome, kentucky_wildchild..:) Tell us more. I hope you don't have MS, but there are worse things.

I hope you like it here..:hug:

Hi and welcome to NeuroTalk! I have MS but have never had a seizure. I'm not sure that's one of the things they look for when diagnosing. Are you seeing a Neurologist or just an GP? If I were you I'd take all my test results to a Neuro who specializes in MS and let them try to decipher them.

Keep coming to this forum......you'll find lots of support and good information from people who live with MS everyday.

Glad you joined us!

Update
 

Just another symptom to add to the list...stroke. They unsure when it happened only that it is now showing up on the CT scan.
I am set to see a MS specialist mid April. Thanks for all the advice everyone!!!..I am a woman of faith Jan..and I am praying God thumps someone in the medical community over the head with a half ounce of wisdom to help solve this nightmare!
I had a full work up by cardiology work up after the stroke discovery and that check out strong so if nothing else thats good to donate :)
I will keep everyone posted and hopefully help a few along the way once I solve this mystery.
Does anyone know what tests are used to determine if MS is positive besides a positive MRI for brain lesions?
Thanks again everyone!!!

good luck hun
been having sxs not all similar to yours, but having enough troubles in my life due to the symptoms. :( been dealing with 9 long years!!

find a specialist, some things do not show to drs right away, and some doctors are clueless, depends on the doctor. They do like money yes hehe

I do have to say, Migranes can happen without headaches, not sure what they are called but do know a friend that suffers migrane type without headaches. Just do not recall name of the migranes. hugsss all,sarah

hi twee and welcome to NT.
it sounds like you have a lot on your plate and enuf to be worried about.
try to make a plan of care for yourself with your team of drs. i've found that having a plan cuts down on stress.

i agree that once you find a team of trustworthy drs who listen to you and validate your dx's and sx's you will be a step ahead. sometimes it takes a while to find the right people. just remember that the head of the team is....YOU.

get copies of all the tests you've had and the mri's etc. so that if you see others drs you can bring your records with you. it's a good idea to start a medical record on yourself. sometimes for other drs, sometimes for taxes etc.

good luck and please keep us posted.

KENTUCY...welcome to NT.
it may be a good idea to start a separate thread and introduce yourself. you will probably get more responses that way. i was dx'd only on my mri results. i had brain and c-spine with and without contrast. a bit later i had an LP and had 2 O-bands. that's considered + for MS. keep searching for answers. sometimes a 2nd opinion is a wise move.

hope to hear more about both of you.

Hi Twee,

Why were you on Topomax and for how long? It can cause dizziness and MANY other side effects, apparently including a stroke.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/health/topamax.html

Strokes and migraines can cause brain lesions.

Cherie

Hi Cheri ,
I am on Topamax 25 mg twice a day. I have been on it since December 2008, so about 3 months. It has helped in that I have not got any more mirgraines or dizzy spells . Of course if it has cause a stroke that wouldn't be a very good trade off!
Thanks for the link to the article, all information is helpful at this point.