Multiple sclerosis diagnosis is most times difficult due to the fact that the disease presents a wide number of symptoms that can be associated to other diseases. This, plus the fact that some of the symptoms are ignored ( fatigue, depression and muscle weakness are most times seen as something that’s related to today’s fast lifestyle and stress that each and every one of us endures on a daily basis).

Nevertheless, multiple sclerosis is easily diagnosed through a number of tests that show the scaring due to demyelination. These include:
-    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan. This produces images of the brain and spinal cord, which in MS affected persons, should present signs of demyelination.
-    Neurologic Exam. The doctor will check for malfunctions in coordination, functioning of the cranial nerves, strength, reflexes and sensations
-    Evoked Potential Testing. There are 3 separate tests, the Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials, Visual Evoked Potentials and Sensory Evoked potentials.
-    Lumbar puncture
-    And Medical History

The correlated results of the above mentioned tests provide doctors with a comprehensive view of the patient’s condition, and the diagnosis is easily given if all of the above indicates that the condition is MS.