Could it be MS instead of FMS?

redial804

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Posted 4/9/2011 7:54 PM (GMT 0)

I was diagnosed a few months ago with Fibromyalgia. At first my family doc thought I may have MS. My questions is this, how do I know for sure that I don't have MS, and that it's Fibro instead? Should I get a spinal tap? Brain MRI was clear.

Thanks so much!

twingirl

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Posted 4/10/2011 9:05 PM (GMT 0)

MS is usually diagnosed by a neurologist who specializes in it. Some MRI machines are better than others at detecting lesions, and some do not use the contrast.

I would suggest seeing a neuro and go from there.

tfofd

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Posted 4/12/2011 1:36 PM (GMT 0)

Are you having nerve symptoms or just widespread muscular pain? If it's just muscle, I wouldn't agree to a spinal tap, but of course, that is up to you. Good luck.

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