Multiple sclerosis diagnosis without lesions

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He there, I am new to this site. I was wondering how you made out with a diagnosis. I had my mri and results showed I had lesions in the juxtacortical position and was told I didn't have MS. Even though I am experiencing the symptoms and the fact that My mom has MS. How are things with you?

d also like to know if a head CAT scan could also detect lesions in the white matter typical to multiple sclerosis, even if that CAT scan was initially made to rule out possible brain trauma due to a head blow. So basically, is it possible for a neurologist to suspect from multiple sclerosis by looking at a regular CAT scan, or only through MRI? Sorry to bother, I'd really appreciate a reply since the ghost of multiple sclerosis is driving me insane.

has anyone had a diagnosis of ms with brain lesions but negitive ep studies and nagitive spinal tap?

It is the rare neuro that is confident enough in his/her own skill that will diagnose MS with an apparently negative MRI. We do have people here on the forum that have received a diagnosis of MS without MRI lesions, but they are few in number. Just because one MRI is read as negative, it doesn't mean that a person does not have MS. MS is a clinical disease not an MRI disease.

Previous MRI wothout contrast showed several small lesions in the periventricl white matter. Done 5 years ago. Most recent MRI without contrast reads multiple large atypical focal areas...the largest centered in the left parietal white matter. Lesion in right corona radiata. Multiple additional lesions including areas in the frontal and periventrical white matter bilareally. Does the second MRI mean the same thing as the first with more detail, or does it appear that there are more lesions?

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Hey Doc, This year I experienced a tremor in my left hand, cognitive problems including; feeling foggy, short term memory problems, a general sense of malaise and uneasiness and balance difficulties. I had an MRI which stated "Multiple T2 hyperintense lesions are identified within both cerebral hemispheres, the largest in the periventricular white matter of the right temporal lobe. No definite diffusion abnormality or abnormal contrast enhancement to suggest active lesions.

Lesions have orientation and configuration compatible with the clinical diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. I have an appointment with the neurologist next week, but would like to have an idea of how indicative this impression might be to lead to a diagnosis of MS. Any replies would be appreciated.

Moreover, a recent brain MRI has revealed nonenhancing ovoid T2 hyperintensities. She meets the diagnostic criteria for clinically definite relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. The MRI scan, WHILE NOT SPECIFIC, also has an appearance compatible with multiple sclerosis. I do not think that any further neurological testing would be particularly helpful at this point. Abbreviated History that are important for others to read. Severe fatigue.

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Multiple-Sclerosis/show/41 Specifically, this Health Page describes the lesions found in MS: http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/How-MRIs-Show-Lesions-in-MS/show/23?cid=36 Also, what a typical MS work up entails: http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/Common-Blood-Test-Youll-See-During-the-Diagnosis-Process/show/446?cid=36 Good luck and keep us posted.

There are a few scattered focal areas of increased sginal within the periventricular white matter which are nonspecific but would support the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. However, there was no contrast enhancement. No evidence of a mass. The remainder of the study was within normal limits. And just a week ago, MRI was repeated on the cervical and thoracic spine, and I was told there were no changes from the previous studies, but I do not have the written reports yet. There you have it.

Also, there are no visible lesions in the brainstem or cerebellum. Typical features of multiple sclerosis are lacking. Prominent perivascular spaces are noted in the left cerebral peduncle of the midbrain. There is no pathologic enhancement in any area. There are no areas of restricted diffusion on DWI. The ventricles are normal. The major vascular flow voids are unremarkable. The orbits and paranasal sinuses are unremarkable. Any ideas?

6mm in left frontal parietal says consistent with clinical diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can not see ms nero till june 25 do you think this is enough to get a diagnosis have had all test to rule out everything else thanks so much for any answer

t Mucomyst protect my kidneys if the MRI were done with contrast the first time??? Will an MRI without contrast on a 3 Tesla be able to show any new large lesions?

Most of your symptoms are related to Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis causes muscle weakness and nerve damage all over the body. Hoarseness may be caused by neck muscle weakness and paralysis of the vocal fold as a result of multiple sclerosis. Hoarseness may or may not be related to the other symptoms. One of the other causes of hoarseness of voice and severe pain in the back is Aortic dissection. It is a serious condition.

Your MRI lesions are not very defined and punctate though appear demyelinating. These do not suggest multiple sclerosis out rightly but need to be correlated clinically and along with other investigations. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic demyelinating neurological disorder where the disease phase is characterized by active phase and remissions. It has multiple symptoms and signs and is a diagnosis of exclusion.

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