Hi everyone. I'm here from a long chain of events. First of all, I am a female, 38 years old, general good health. My cousin has MS, if that is important.
About a year ago, I started experiencing flashing lights in my peripheral vision. Eye doctors ruled that my eyes are completely normal. A few months ago, the flashing got worse, usually in a darkened room or when standing fast. Three eye doctors confirmed nothing wrong with my eyes, and no optic neuritis. Retinal specialist also said nothing wrong. One eye doctor asked for an MRI to rule out a tumor.
MRI showed no tumor, but three small dot lesions. I am not an MRI reader, but they didn't look "active' to me. The eye doc said it was probably ocular migraine, they were non specific, but to see a neurologist just to be sure.
Neurologist ordered blood tests. They came back fine. Then ordered a spinal tap, which I had two days ago (still have major headache from it). Spinal tap was normal, all levels fine EXCEPT 4 Oligoclonal Bands. So now I am freaking out. Is this early MS?? Everything else is normal and I don't have any other symptoms plus my neurologist won't call me back yet.
Anyone have any thoughts?