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In multiple sclerosis MRI scans are often used as a diagnostic tool to detect lesions on the brain. MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a process of using powerful magnets and radio waves to analyse the different types of tissue in the human body.Speak to other MSers to find out about their experiences of MRI scans or to ask any questions you might have.

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@ZackS

1 Apr 2025 22:57Last reply 2 Apr 2025 02:51

Which MRI noise is your favorite?

I am partial to the rapid CLUNK-CHUNK —CLUNK-CHUNK!

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@VickyD

1 Apr 2025 12:41Last reply 1 Apr 2025 18:57

Dizziness related to eyes

Hi, I feel like my dizziness, which I’ve been struggling with for 2 years now, stems from my eyes. Many solutions have been tried for the imbalance but no one has ever mentioned anything to do with my eyes. I was diagnosed with MS last May after being treated for vertigo for 18 months, MRIs, lumbar ...

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@messy100

1 Apr 2025 00:06Last reply 1 Apr 2025 20:40

What is Benign MS?

I know I can google it but I thought it was when you had some evidence of MS on an MRI but little or no symptoms? I may have had that for years without knowing it then it turned to RRMS? Also, noticed some people on here with it so curious if they have symptoms and at what point you get checked to k...

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@FraustoJessi

31 Mar 2025 23:55 EditedLast reply 2 Apr 2025 03:39

What were symptoms that led you to believe that you possibly had MS

I'm currently indecisive on going to the emergency room I've been suffering headaches numbness nerve pain that feels like my nerves are on fire in my arms and my legs and it's been almost 2 months the nerve pain just started about 2 weeks ago and I'm just not sure my primary care doctor told me to g...

Burnet, United States

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@skezz

31 Mar 2025 11:10Last reply 1 Apr 2025 22:55

Possibly losing my job

I’m so unbelievably anxious that I may lose my job…since August last year I’ve been off sick multiple times, MS investigations, infusions, MRI’s, Lumbar puncture, adverse effects of kesimpta, surgery, insanely bad fatigue, bed bound with vertigo, my work has been so lovely the whole time and I came ...

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@TanishaL

30 Mar 2025 09:18Last reply 30 Mar 2025 13:14

Hey! I’m new here :)

I was initially diagnosed with Clinical Isolated Syndrome following a bout of left optic neuritis in April 2023 - from here until September 2024 my fatigue levels started to drop and started to get really bad pins and needles in both of my lower legs - my neurologist ordered another MRI and in Janua...

Derby, United Kingdom

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@jjwardnsdq08

28 Mar 2025 21:43 EditedLast reply 30 Mar 2025 01:34

Have a question

Alright did my infusion n have another infusion in 8/28/25 should get another mri? See if my infusion doing better?

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@julie1975

28 Mar 2025 17:59Last reply 29 Mar 2025 13:53

Neurologist appointment

I finally saw my neurologist at the QE in Birmingham on Wednesday after 2 cancelled appointments. I'm now at no 6 on the EDSS scale. Quite worrying really being as it only goes up to no 10. I've to have physiotherapy to strengthen my legs but he doesn't think I've progressed. Also waiting to have an...

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@Brookaroo

28 Mar 2025 17:48 EditedLast reply 30 Mar 2025 22:03

Diagnosis not through MRI?

I now have three doctors (including my MS neurologist’s opinion) that I may have MS. My brain and cervical spine MRI appear normal but my symptoms and physical assessments show MS symptoms and all doctors say CNS difficulties. Experienced some mild symptoms for years but in July my right arm went se...

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@slamminsammyms

28 Mar 2025 17:45Last reply 29 Mar 2025 19:42

How’d you get through your first relapse?

Hi Ms family 👋 I may be going through my first real replapse (possibly new lesions) as I have new symptoms that have lasted more than 48 hours 😬. One new symptom is feeling cold water on parts of my body randomly when they are completed dry. I am on Ocrevus and have been since January. My question...

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