May76
03-02-2008, 06:19 PM
Just wondering if anyone had white matter changes that turned out to be nothing serious? I'm 31, and had a few white matter changes on my scan that meet none of the McDonald's criteria for MS. I'm being sent to a neurologist (from a NS who told me it's not his expertise). TIA!
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03-04-2008, 09:51 AM
Just wondering if anyone had white matter changes that turned out to be nothing serious? I'm 31, and had a few white matter changes on my scan that meet none of the McDonald's criteria for MS. I'm being sent to a neurologist (from a NS who told me it's not his expertise). TIA!
You are young, but they say one lesion for every decade of life is normal, then add on if say you've had a head injury in the past or smoke. However, changes within short periods of time usually should be looked into. Do you have any other symptoms? If not, I wouldn't be too concerned, but the neurologist can better help you.
You are young, but they say one lesion for every decade of life is normal, then add on if say you've had a head injury in the past or smoke. However, changes within short periods of time usually should be looked into. Do you have any other symptoms? If not, I wouldn't be too concerned, but the neurologist can better help you.
May76
03-04-2008, 05:36 PM
Thanks for the response! I was having some tingling in hands and feet which turned into nerve pain - so I do have some physical things going on. It said "a few nonspecific...." so hopefully it's just a normal amount. Thanks again!