Going for MRI for my multiple sclerosis

Hello, folks. I went to a doctor recently. My doctor suspects I have multiple sclerosis. I should go for MRI. I would like to know why this method is important for diagnosing this disease. Should I go for it? I would appreciate all your advices. Thanks for everything, guys. Bye, folks!

Hello. You should definitely go to MRI. This is safe method. It isn’t dangerous like X-ray or CT. There is no radiation. It is considered to be the best method for diagnosing MS. It can detect plaques that are characteristic for this disease. It is also great for tracking the progress of the disease. However, in 5% of the people with MS, there are no plaques. In this case, MRI can’t help much. I hope my advice helped.

The mri is easy to go through, a little claustrophobic and odd noises. Just relax and hold still. It is not definitive, however. My mri showed plaques, but my spinal fluid was clear. They say that means I don't have ms. However, I still have some lingering symptoms of my "spell". You will probably need both. Spinal taps are more difficult, but I have lived through two. Relax and breathe and make someone who owes you come with you for support.