@Sharon_Edwards_1 

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Sharon_Edwards_1

Diagnosis

I have had preliminary tests for ms and I’m waiting for consultation- can you explain the difference between MRI scan and MRI with contrast?
@StaceyElena

I believe the contrast dye is used to show any active tissues/lesions etc. So anything that is currently being damaged or in the process of becoming damaged

@Vixen

Lesions are lesions and will always show up on an MRI. But for most, it’s not easy to tell if they are old and historic, or new. So contrast will show up new lesions, or ones which are being reattacked at the present time, and for which steroids might be prescribed. All the best!