If you visit any support group for Multiple Sclerosis you will undoubtedly meet others who are categorized by their lack of a definitive diagnosis. This special category is usually called being in "limbo." I don't have any facts on this but I am guessing that this population of people is probably far greater than those who actually have a diagnosis as this is where we all begin. One day we start to have symptoms. And then we look on-line for answers. We may even join a support group...
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