... I was under the impression that more than two lesions with more than two episodes meets the criteria. ... (11 replies)
... but its actually good news. Having had the MRI and not showing anything worrisome, its something to celebrate! ... (2 replies)
... erience. In March I developed blurry vision in my left eye. Was told it was dry eye and sent home with drops and gel. Of course, that didn't help. Then I noticed the blurriness would worsen during exercise. I did some research and learned about Uhthoff's Phenomenon, i.e., symptoms worsening with rise in core body temperature. ... (10 replies)
... The tingling in the feet and ON fully resolved within a few weeks. The facial numbness is lingering a bit but seems to be subsiding. The specialist is a firm believer in the treatments, especially Tecfidera. Compared to the other orals it has a great efficacy rate and minimal side affects. ... (11 replies)
... I was on Lovenox during my pregnancy. ... (9 replies)
... I have 4 lesions on my brain and 1 on my spine. I haven't seen a specialist yet, I go to see the neurologist in July. The MRI report says "the number of lesions do not meet the criteria at this time", which threw me off because I thought the criteria was 2 as well. ... (10 replies)
... The MRI report says there are "not enough lesions to meet the criteria at this time". This sounds like MS to me, how many lesions are required to meet the criteria? ... (10 replies)
... I did have a second MRI done with contrast, and he said it was just to prove that it wasn't a brain tumor. Remember, this was before I was diagnosed with MS. He told me over the phone that the results that came back proved it wasn't a brain tumor. ... (5 replies)
... There are thousands of combinations of what a brain MRI should look like. ... (5 replies)
... The first MRI that was done before I was diagnosed showed up a solid white spot on the right back part of my brain. My question is that I've seen in other MS brain MRIs that the spot is sometimes barely visible, but mine was completely solid white. ... (5 replies)
... My first MRI showed at least 21 lesions. It was noted on the report that even though it technically met the requirements for the McDonald criteria the lesions could be caused by small vessell ischemia as well. ... (10 replies)
... and the side effects, I think it was that, was awful. Achy feelings, had a small temp of 99.6. ... (11 replies)
... lesions on my brain and an instant dx.... ... (6 replies)
... Im going to also agree with most of what the other two said. I know there is an awful lot of controvery on DMDs...and if you had asked me 3 years ago, I would have said that its not a smart idea to refuse them. ... (11 replies)
... I understand... Kinda.
It's that I look up people's stories and there pretty much identical to mine, that's what's scares me and tells me that I have it, it's been over eight weeks and I seem not to get better but develope new ms symptoms. (139 replies)
... I have MS and I have 100 lesions on my brain. I dont have any of those symptoms... ... (139 replies)
... I just don't know where all this is going and I'm confused, not as depressed as I was right now. I'm going to the doctor in a little bit, and will let you know what went on. Thanks for all your help, it really means a lot!! ... (5 replies)
... agnosed last week. Still trying to wrap my head around all this and do what is best for me. My worst symptom is right side knee pain and weakness all up and down the right side. Lesions on brain and spinal cord. My MS specialist wants me to go on Ampyra and Tecfidera. Have any of you been on these drugs? ... (2 replies)
... Hello All! I've been quietly keeping up with the posts here and have been trying to fill my head with as much knowledge as possible, while I wait for my appointment with the specialist in August. ... (4 replies)
... but it will be constant, in the areas where you have damage on your nerves. And, you dont hae enough damage, or enough lesions to feel like you describe. ... (15 replies)
