Early diagnosis is important, since treatment can slow the disease. In these articles, learn about tests doctors may use to diagnose MS and measure its effects.
It can be a challenge for doctors to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS). There’s no single test that can prove you have it. And many conditions have symptoms that seem like those of MS.
MRI is a diagnostic test that detects changes in the brain related to MS.
Liquid taken from a spinal tap is a procedure that can indicate brain-related trouble from MS.
Evoked potential tests measure electrical activity in the brain caused by light, sound, and touch.
A medical team will help you care for your body and mind related to complications from MS.
Scans and other multiple sclerosis tests don't always tell the whole story about MS disability. That's why a variety of tools are useful in assessing multiple sclerosis disability.
When you learn that you have MS, you'll have lots of questions about what to do next and how to manage the effects of this long-term disease.