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While a set of MRI's will likely do no harm it is possible you are expierencing these new symptoms because of an infection in your wrist or quiet possibly the stress related to your injury.
If the does not settle down on their own then an MRI would be a good idea just to make sure nothing new is going on
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My first instinct is to tell you to stick with the betasoren and I would question any doctor that says MS does not effect a specific age group.
You should but this up as a new disscussion on thurs as Dr. Lave usually checks us out on fridays and put his name in the subject line.
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The simple answer to your question is that yes many people including a few on here have been told that the do not have MS only to be told later,often years later, that the do have it.
Testing can still be hit and miss depending on many factors not least of which is what the doctor knows about MS. Another one is the strenght of the MRI machine and again the knowledge of the radioligist reading the images.
Much of what you describe could be remitting relapsing MS (RRMS) but the could also have many other causes.
You say you cann't afford primary or neuro care but there are ways of getting help .Catholic hospitals often run programs for the needy that cover doctors and testing. Another resourse can be county health clinics in your area. One other thing you could try is to see if there is a local MS support group that may have some suggestions.
For now all I can advise is that you try to work out some sort of coverage and try to find a Neuro who specialises in MS , then gather together all your hospital records and get a second opinion.
There seems to be something going on with you but some doctors may try to tell you it is all in your head or that you are doctor shopping for a diagnosis or even worse meds. If this happens you will have to advocate for yourself ,as you are the one who knows best what is going on with you.
Hope all this helps some bit but at least you know that you are not alone, stay in touch and let us know how you are doing.
RoryView Thread

There is no definate test for MS it is a process of elemination what follows is a typical diagnostic process that a neuro should follow.
If you suspect MS as the cause of your symptoms you need to try the following.
1 Find a neuro who specializes in MS or an MS care center, try www.msneuroratings.com for patient reviews on a state by state basis.
2 Be prepared to undergo all testing the require which may include,
A MRI's of the brain and cervical spine with and without contrast to look for active and inactive liaisons.
B Possibly a lumber puncture/ spinal tap to look for proteins and O-bands in the fluid around your brain and spine.
C Evoked potential testing to check the speed of your nerve responses, any delay can indicate inflammation.
D A complete neuro workup and a review of your medical history, try to keep a journal of your symptoms and how long the last and any triggers you can think have.
After all this which can take some time, you can hope that a specialist has enough info to make a diagnosis or at least rule out MS altogether, all though there are no guarantees as we often see false negatives or inconclusive results
For now find a specialist and follow his/her advice , let us know how you are doing and know that most of us have been where you are and indeed some on here still are there.
Rory
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Farside_fan has pretty much wrapped up the current state of things with Avonex. In my eleven plus years on it I have gotten to the point where side effects are not an issue (touch wood)n
The new pen is very handy to store and use as well for travel .
RoryView Thread

A negative spinal tap does not rule out MS , I for one was diagnosed despite the negative result. The dignosis was based on MRI's , how the MS presented , neurological exams and a medical history, thus meeting enough of the McDonald creteia.
RoryView Thread

There is no typical for this disease what is true for you may not not be true for any other patient.
What I would do next is gather up all your records and get a second opinion from a neuro who specialises in MS or an MS care center if that is an option where you live.
Also keep a symptom log , what is going on and possible triggers such as weather , fatigue, stress, heat , cold etc.
It will be up to you to advocate for yourself and sometimes you cann't be polite about it. Do not let anyone tell you it's all in your head and if someone does do not walk away RUN. (assuming you are able)
Stay in touch and let us know how you are doing and if you get anymore results.
RoryView Thread

I have nothing to add to Kim's reply but I just want you to know that we are here to help in any way we can.
On the Meniers front a brother of mine has it and he has found that valium helps to keep it controlled so it may be worth a shot if you have not tried it .
Hopefully you will be able to get the care you need with Kim's suggestions, if you do try to get some counciling as well . We will help all we can but with all you have going on some professional help is needed .
Stay in touch and try to stay strong
RoryView Thread

One of the diagnostic criteria for MS is two flairs seperated by time, with new symptoms . If indeed it turns out you have MS and this is a flair (excaberation) then your new symptoms could meet this .
It is time for a call to your neuro, to see if there is any further testing that the can do or repeat.
Some neuros will diagnose a condition called Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) if there is some evidence of MS but not enough for a full diagnosis. The diagnosis does not mean that full MS will develop but it enables them to start the patient on treatment which will hopefully delay the onset of MS.
Let us know how you are doing and what the neuro thinks is happening,
RoryView Thread

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