Multiple sclerosis in older people
Common Questions and Answers about Multiple sclerosis in older people
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SAID I HAD MS A LONG TIME. THEY LOOKED BACK AT ALL MY MEDICAL RECORDS. I WAS PARALIZED IN 1999 IN LEFT LEG, TOOK 18 MONTHS TO BE ABLE TO WALK A LITTLE. ABOUT A YEAR LATER I GOT PARALIZED IN RIGHT LEG IT TOOK A SHORTER TIME FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO WALK AGAIN. I HAD BELL PALSY IN 2000. IN MY FACE. THEY PUT ME ON CAPAXONE INJECTIONS. THE NEW DOCTOR TOOK ME OFF OF MEDICINE. I HAVE BEE SO NERVOUS ABOUT ALL THIS. I'M NOW AN OLDER PERSON. WHAT COULD I HAVE IF NOT MS? I FELT CAPAXONE HELPED ME.
Going to your family doc in my opinion, is a good idea. My family doc did all the preliminary work up. He did lots of lab test to rule out the other diseases and then he ordered the MRI which was positive. He is actually the one who told me I fit the criteria (as did the radiologist reading the MRI), for the dx of MS. I think because our family docs know us fairly well they are not afraid to say "the words".
I have mentioned things to my doctor before that have turned out to be something that many people experience. For instance, sitting in one place too long can cause some numbness and tingling because of nerve compression. Most people feel this as a limb "going to sleep".
You are wise to go to the doctor about this to be sure. If you have a sports injury, you can take medicine to reduce the inflammation. I mentioned staying out of a hot tub.
I have had alot of muscle pain, heaviness in legs, fatique and insomnia; all of these problems are getting worse in the past 5 years. I recently started with dizziness and ringing in my ears which led me to request a copy of this report. I have a MRI scheduled next week.
My question is the juxtacortical lesion specific to MS? If so have I caused more damaged going without treatment in the past 10 years.
When I have to sign a document, sign a check, or address an envelope, my hand shakes. Why is that? Is that normal in Multiple Sclerosis?
It is criminal when people can not get or stay on DMDs in the U.S.A. because of cost. I was told by my Neurologist damage can happen even without symptoms so not to go off the Copaxone. Sounds like you had no choice.
If you can afford a Neurologist I would start there. If not the PCP. I can't afford my Neurologist so I often talk to my other Dr. first.
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.
He had an MRI of the brain that showed multiple foci of T2 and FLAIR hyperintensity in the white matter of both cerebral hemispheres including approximately 5 small lesions in the periventricular white matter, lovated at the callosal sptal margin and oriented perpendicular long axis of the lateral ventricles. THere are 2 Flair hyperintense lesions along the undersurface of the copus callosum. Focus of T2 hyperintensity is seen in the deep white matter of the right frontal lobe.
Hi! I'm posting this here to get some opinions on my current condition. I plan on visiting a neurologist and getting an MRI to confirm/deny things, but I want to see what others think.
Hi, I'm new to this forum and just had a couple of questions regarding possible MS diagnosis. In July of 09 I had a MRI of my brain which showed a left frontal lesion measuring 1.4 x 1.2 x 1.4 cm. I had another in August 09 which measured the lesion at 1.0 x o.6 x 1.2 cm. I also had a third one in August 09 which showed another decrease in size. (sorry don't have those results in hand).
I had this also was told I sit too much at work n needed to stretch more it got worse over time until I would awake in the night in excruciating burning pain I would even have to check my skin to make sure I didn’t actually have any burns eventually it kept getting worse and to the point it just stopped completely and I probably should’ve listened to the stretching advice because now for the last 11 years I have no feeling in about 8“ x 4“ area on my thigh
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