How is MS Diagnosed?
There is no single test used for a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. People who are diagnosed with MS usually have had a history of symptoms that come and go. But MS is often difficult to diagnose because symptoms are different for everyone.
That's why it's important to be evaluated by a neurologist who specializes in MS. Some tests that doctors may use to help them diagnose MS are:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spinal cord
- Spinal fluid testing by performing a spinal tap
- Evoked potentials (a non-invasive test that measures how long it takes nerves to react to stimulation)
