Hi . Waiting can be awfully stressful. I hope you are able to keep yourself distracted so that the time passes a little more quickly. Since you have already had an MRI and you have a neurologist appointment coming up so soon, it probably won't take long. If the neurologist finds evidence of MS in the clinical exam and/or the MRI, he or she will likely order a lumbar puncture. The doctor should be able to make a determination once those results are in. So it really depends on how long it takes to schedule the lumbar puncture. Every MS journey is different so it is hard to say how long a typical flare lasts at any age or whether yours might last longer with age, if you do have MS. By definition, a flare (or relapse) involves a worsening of symptoms or the appearance of new symptoms for at least 24 hours. You might recover after 24 hours or the flare might last for months. Flares also vary in severity. The worsening symptoms might be very mild and have little impact on your day-to-day life or they might be debilitating. I wish I had more definitive answers for you, but MS can be elusive. Over time, most MSers get to know their own triggers better and become better able to identify flares. I hope that you do not have MS and that the abnormalities found on your MRI are harmless, but if you do have MS, know that we are here for both you and your daughter. I know that it is hard, but the best thing you can do right now is to keep busy. Super busy. Find activities you can fully immerse yourself in between now and your appointment. Worrying will only make you stressed and stress can make MS symptoms worse. Please keep us posted if you feel comfortable doing so. I will be thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)