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Replies to "Has anyone here had symptoms for years but no lesions? Last year I lost the use..."
There is a condition that is almost identical to MS but I don't think it causes any lesions. It's called Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. I'm not saying you have that but it might be something to consider.
Hi, @legalese1972 - Hoping some of the other members here will have some thoughts for you on experiencing symptoms for years you recognize from your mother's MS but no lesions and normal MRIs. @bumble81 and @srountree3006 may have some insights from being in the process of getting a diagnosis, and @vivib mentioned having a diagnosis of MS without any lesions. @babette and @brightwings may also have some input for you.
One other thought is you might post in this Connect discussion on fibromyalgia to see if any of the members there have any thoughts on your fibromyalgia diagnosis you mentioned you are not convinced of https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fibromyalgia-5/.
Have you considered or already pursued an opinion from another neurologist specializing in MS, @legalese1972?