MS with a normal MRI?

If this person’s neurologist is unsure about the diagnosis, they can wait to see if MS declares itself. Often time is the best diagnostician.

Question

Q1: Is it possible to have MS when there is no evidence of demyelination on the MRI brain?

Normal MRI

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Answer

Q1: Is it possible to have MS when there is no evidence of demyelination on the MRI brain?

In short, yes, you can have MS with a normal MRI. However, the answer is much more complex than a simple yes or no answer ……