MRI Brain Scan-40 year old Female

Update: I requested 2nd opinion, was sent to a neurologist who specialized in MS, long story short..bloodwork is basically all normal, Repeat MRI showed no new lesions and none in my spinal cord, I went in for a spinal tap, it was all normal except it shows I have 3 Oligoclonal bands and high basic protein, the new MS neuro initially suggested MS, but she now says since there is only 3 ogliclonal bands and not 4, it's not MS, she is no longer interested in seeing me because it's not MS, so here I am back at square one, multiple debilitating symptoms and no answers, I'm lost

Hi,
I'm having similar symptoms and will be having a MRI scan in a few hours. So far I have been told I have several diseases but none have been conclusive. My right eye socket has been tender for the last month with sometimes blurred vision. I can't walk a straight line and wonder all over the pavement, my body from the waist down suffers from internal tremors periodically. Vertigo is my constant companion some days better than others. I have days when I suffer confusion and am not able to comprehend spoke or written words. So far every blood test has come back within normal levels and I have been tested for heavy metals poisoning and passed. I have my fingers crossed the MRI will find something but also that it will come back clear. With both older brother and sister deceased from MS and 4 close relatives who have it, I have a nasty feeling I may not escape it either. Passed Dementia test and don't have Parkinsons. Loved the instruction to draw a clock dial with the quarters on it, I asked Roman numerals or Arabic! I suspect the end result will be yet again, it is all phsycological, just like my ripped shoulder muscles and worn shoulder joints were diagnosed as in my head! I hope when they did the shoulder surgery they didn't try to fix the brain. It may have caused these symptoms!
Anyway it will be one more test crossed off my bucket list.
Cheers

Second opinions and even three are the best route! Plus doing your own research on the subject!

The first neuro notes, I read online in my chart, he said it could possibly be psychological, he never said that to me, I know I'm a unique person lol but I also know my body and myvmind, and I know there is something wrong. Even with the abnormal spinal fluid results they have no idea

Hi,
Wouldn't'you know it I had a bad day not being able to completely control myself from the waist down. had to rely on my walking stick walking in slowmotion. Had to be helped onto the scanner bed and off, hope whatever was going on reflects in the scan. Blood sugars went hypo and BP climed to dizzying heights, literally. Had problems all day but managed to push through it. Now the wait for the MRI results. I have been brow beaten for 13 years over my symptoms being psycologically generated, it seems to be the easy answer when there is no real answer. I can't understand how my brain can generate these symptoms and yet not be able to carry out a simple solution and end my life! If they are right and I do have Autonomic polyneuropathy (ANS) then the solution is simple, just stop the heart as ANS can do. I have gotten used to being a ticking time bomb and ralionalise it by knowing we all die sooner or later, so I maybe a little sooner, who knows. I can't sit around waiting watching life pass me by.
So now the waiting game, part of me wishes they find something if only to give creadibility to my symptoms, while the rest of me hopes they don't find anything as I'm kind of tired of all the failed diagnosis of the past and suggestions of the psycotic nature of my brain. Maybe it is the proverbial banging the head against a brick wall that is the problem!
I'm noticing my grammer and spelling are affected along with my dexterity, the lack of a spell checker doesn't help. I hope I'm making sence anyway.
Cheers

Hi,
MRI results are in. Partially empty sella, scattered T2 hyperintensities with in the deep white matter in keeping with small vessel disease. Finally some tangable evidence my symptoms are not the result of psycological issues. Brother are there some Dr's that are going to get a serve when we next meet. Definitely had a neck fill of the quessing diagnoses. They very nearly had me believing their assurtions I was going mad, they were correct in that it was all in the head, but a vastly different cause. I guess now it will be on the 10 year plan for treatment, if at all!
Cheers

I had several of the same experiences, then I bought "Dead Docters Don't Lie." 8th Edition from e-Bay for about $20. After about 3 months, I'm about 80% better. I was lacking some high quality vitamins and minerals. Also, Icut down on sugar, fried foods, oils, juice, and gluten. Increased the consumption of eggs, low fat dairy, berries, veggies & whole fruits. Oh yes, I'm near 83.

Elishara23 what kind of doctor did you see who ordered the MRI? As you can see from the responses there are many possibilities. Unfortunately we Americans have been led to believe that doctors always have the answer but it is not true. You should see an ophthalmologist to get your eyes examined, a neurologist and possibly one cross trained in psychiatry so they can look at the whole picture of you. Your array of symptoms are diverse and as a retired nurse I couldn’t hazard a guess at what you have going on. You need to have some blood tests performed to identify any biomarkers that may indicate something’s abnormal. Get a 2nd & 3rd opinions if you need to your insurance should cover it with those symptoms. Good luck and don’t give up.

Saying it’s not MS is saying you don’t at this point meet the criteria for MS. The doctor should monitor you over time. If you can share your location or at least the state I will see if there might be a doctor in the area who would do that.

Thank you for your response, ive seen a neuropthamologist, neurologist, regular optometrist(who said I have an enlarged blind spot) arthritis specialist, psychiatrist, GI, Cardiologist, and my regular PCP, I work as an EMT and have for the last 13 years, I've exhausted almost all of my avenues I think, the neurologist is sending me to a neuro surgeon at the end of this month since she could not dx MS, she thinks my pinched neck is the root of all the issues.