How do u test for MS?

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1. How do u test for MS?
2. Can MS be detected in a blood test?
3. What is the physical test for MS?
4. What are usually the first signs of MS?
5. Can you live a normal life with MS?
6. What does a neurologist do to check for MS?
7. When does MS usually start?
8. What age does MS usually start?
9. When should you suspect multiple sclerosis?
10. What is the mildest form of MS?
11. Can you have MS for 10 years and not know it?

How do u test for MS?

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1. Blood tests, to help rule out other diseases with symptoms similar to MS . ...
2. Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), in which a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid is removed from your spinal canal for laboratory analysis. ...
3. MRI, which can reveal areas of MS (lesions) on your brain and spinal cord.

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Can MS be detected in a blood test?

While there is no definitive blood test for MS, blood tests can rule out other conditions that cause symptoms similar to those of MS, including lupus erythematosis, Sjogren's, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, some infections, and rare hereditary diseases.

What is the physical test for MS?

Tests to diagnose MS include: Blood tests – mainly to rule out other causes of your symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – to look for scarring (plaques or lesions) in your brain and spinal cord. Lumbar puncture – to test your cerebrospinal fluid (CFS).

What are usually the first signs of MS?

Common early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) include:

• vision problems.
• tingling and numbness.
• pains and spasms.
• weakness or fatigue.
• balance problems or dizziness.
• bladder issues.
• sexual dysfunction.
• cognitive problems.

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Can you live a normal life with MS?

MS isn't a fatal condition in most cases, and most people with MS have a close-to-normal life expectancy. But since the disease varies so much from person to person, it can be difficult for doctors to predict whether their condition will worsen or improve.

What does a neurologist do to check for MS?

These include imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), spinal taps (examination of the cerebrospinal fluid that runs through the spinal column), evoked potentials (electrical tests to determine if MS affects nerve pathways), and laboratory analysis of blood samples.

When does MS usually start?

MS can occur at any age, but onset usually occurs around 20 and 40 years of age. However, younger and older people can be affected.

What age does MS usually start?

Age. MS can occur at any age, but onset usually occurs around 20 and 40 years of age. However, younger and older people can be affected.

When should you suspect multiple sclerosis?

People should consider the diagnosis of MS if they have one or more of these symptoms: vision loss in one or both eyes. acute paralysis in the legs or along one side of the body. acute numbness and tingling in a limb.

What is the mildest form of MS?

There's no cure for multiple sclerosis, but benign MS is the mildest form of the condition.

Can you have MS for 10 years and not know it?

Not Uncommon “MS is diagnosed most commonly in the ages between 20 and 50. It can occur in children and teens, and those older than 50,” said Smith. “But it can go unrecognized for years.”