# Possibility of MS with normal brain MRI? **URL:** \ **Category:** New diagnosis and before diagnosis\ **Tags:** MRI, signs-and-symptoms, early-signs-of-MS\ **Created:** [4 September 2021 08:48 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/possibility-of-ms-with-normal-brain-mri/64600 "2021-09-04T08:48:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ka\_83](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@ka\_83](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/ka_83)\ **Post date:** [4 September 2021 08:48 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/possibility-of-ms-with-normal-brain-mri/64600/1 "2021-09-04T08:48:20Z")
Over the last few years I have had a few episodes of pins and needles in my legs. I have it again, and this time have bladder incontinence too. The GP has referred me to neurology. He mentioned MS but said there are lots of other possible causes too. I also have migraines once every few months. I had a brain MRI in May when I had a migraine with stroke-like symptoms, and radiology reported ‘nil acute’. They were looking for stroke not MS lesions, but I guess they would have still noticed legions? How reassured should I be by this MRI? What are the chances of having a normal brain MRI but having MS? ---
**Author:** ![Ssssue](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/mssociety/user_avatar/forum.mssociety.org.uk/ssssue/32/4182_2.png) [@Ssssue](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Ssssue)\ **Post date:** [4 September 2021 11:38 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/possibility-of-ms-with-normal-brain-mri/64600/2 "2021-09-04T11:38:34Z")
Hello ka\_83 There is a possibility that you could have spinal lesions but not brain, so there’s a possibility of MS even with a clear brain scan. But certainly MS type, demyelinating lesions would have be seen on your brain MRI. But essentially, referral to a neurologist is going to be the only way forward. S/he will then do a neurological exam and decide what further tests are necessary. Sue