Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · There are no specific tests for MS. The diagnosis is given by a combination of medical history, physical exam, MRIs and spinal tap results. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis …
Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · There are over 20 medications currently approved for prevention of MS attacks and prevention of new MRI lesions. As learning to function with MS can be challenging, there are …
Explaining multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Nov 7, 2023 · There isn't a single blood test that's diagnostic of multiple sclerosis, but we may do blood tests occasionally in patients to rule out other conditions that might mimic multiple …
New antibody test for MS diagnosis - Mayo Clinic
Apr 23, 2022 · Mayo Clinic researchers have validated a new antibody test for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). The cerebrospinal fluid test measures immunoglobulin kappa free light …
Desperate! MS or Myasthenia Gravis type symptoms, testing …
Dec 5, 2025 · You test negative on MRIs and other neuro diagnostic tests because FND is a functional problem, not a structural problem (such as MS, which is a structural problem of the …
Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection? - Mayo Clinic
Feb 26, 2025 · Research studies have shown that taking 400 IU or more of vitamin D a day lowers the risk of MS in women. But if you're diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency, it may be …
Multiple sclerosis - Care at Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic's MS care teams evaluate thousands of people with MS each year. With a concentration on MS and vast experience, Mayo Clinic specialists are able to make …
Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology - Mayo Clinic
Nov 8, 2025 · Staff in the Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology conducts research in MS and other related conditions. Researchers also study evaluation and treatment …
Brain MRI (brain magnetic resonance imaging) - Mayo Clinic
Apr 30, 2025 · This test may be used to diagnose the cause of symptoms such as headaches, changes in vision, seizures or hearing loss. Some of the conditions that may be diagnosed …
Progressive MS: Innovative tools for diagnosis and care
Aug 29, 2025 · Mayo Clinic uses cutting-edge imaging to identify MS plaques and biomarkers. Patients also have access to testing for novel biomarkers and the resources of Mayo Clinic's …