... co pay on every MRI I get...this, is much more reasonable to me. ... (2 replies)
... present when the doctor looks at your eye, then all he can see is thinning, the end result. An MRI will be able to show if there are lesions present and if the MRI is done with contrasting solution, active lesions will "light up" though their location alone cannot determine what they did or are doing to you. ... (8 replies)
... The only lesions I could find which would be related to hypercalcemia are bone lesions which would show up or could present on your skull. I also read about some rare cases of corneal lesions in patients with hypercalcemia. ... (4 replies)
... Thank you, all. I spoke to my MS specialist today. I asked him to clarify his comments concerning my diagnosis with the caveat. ... (13 replies)
... but its actually good news. Having had the MRI and not showing anything worrisome, its something to celebrate! ... (2 replies)
... to more thoroughly go over the findings. He also said two of the lesions picked up the dye so they are active. He started to say what could be done for the active lesions but didn't finish. ... (2 replies)
... A second look in July can provide insight as to any progress. If you indeed have a tumor, there would be growth unless it were benign. MS lesions can become inactive and new ones can be active which can show up in an MRI with and without contrast. ... (5 replies)
... There are thousands of combinations of what a brain MRI should look like. ... (5 replies)
... I see.. I noticed people's story's on initial symptoms do vary... My leg started to burn pretty bad last night... Next time I get a MRI ill make sure they will do the spine also. ... (139 replies)
... It would be a good idea to have a MRI of your spine. Yes, MS lesions can show up there. ... (139 replies)
... You need to rethink what MS is... ... (139 replies)
... mologist. She dx'd me with ON. This was by physical exam and VEP testing. I had slight delay in the affected eye. She also sent me for an MRI. After seeing a few lesions she referred me to an MS specialist. Saw him yesterday and was Dx'd. I am going for a spine MRI this Saturday. ... (10 replies)
... mal side affects. I had more blood drawn yesterday to see if I'm JC positive and to check other things like liver function, dormant TB, etc. I also have a spinal MRI this Saturday. I already had the brain MRI which showed a few lesions but he suspects he'll find some in the spine due to the foot numbness. ... (13 replies)
... combination with the lesion arising within the cervical spinal cord would certainly raise the possibility of demyelination although the number of lesions do not meet the criteria at this time. Differential would include post inflammatory, post infectious and vascular etiology. ... (10 replies)
... Even after an MS diagnosis, your doctor may run regular MRI's to follow the progression of your disease. I think you are in capable hands with your current doctor! ... (5 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. ... (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)
... The MS Specialist will review your records and go over your MRI. This is a great time to ask questions about any concerns you might have regarding your lesions and their significance. ... (13 replies)
... Also, I've always battled with depression and I really think that I've had MS a lot longer than this year due to my own research. ... (11 replies)
