This was 30 years ago....I had experienced optic neuritis a couple years before my hospital stay, so I believe with having 2 episodes of MS symptoms they suspected it. They did a brain,cervical and thoracic MRI. Also a spinal tap. Not sure they always do that now for diagnosis. Is she seeing a neurologist she has confidence in, and that specializes in MS? I have found that I prefer a neurologist that has much experience with MS. Some do more with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. If they specialize in MS, they should be more up on the medications available...there are so many now. Anyone with an MS diagnosis should be on a disease modifying medication. Not sure why she has to wait. Did he give her a reason? No fun having to wait. Our minds always go to the worst scenario...I had myself ending up in a nursing home back then. Hard to not worry...feels like your life is on hold. But, must take it a day at a time...if she is confident with her doctor, great. She can always get a second opinion. That is what I did...actually more like 3 or 4. 😳