lesions in the cerebral hemispheres: Is this common for ms - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

dell40 · 03-02-2007, 11:33 PM

Finally have my mri scan results in my hand (see previous notes from Dell40). The reports states i have multiple supratentorial white matter lesions suggestive of demylination. It also states it is in scattered in both cerebral hemispheres (approx 10 in total). Distributed into the periventricular, periatrial, pericallosal, callosal septal interface and within the deep white matter regions. Can any one shed light on this i.e. are these common area affected in MS? Worried sick as I am not due to have other tests until end of March. Neuro did talk about MS during our visit, however refussed to give me report or definitve Dx so I had to request copy from my GP.

Oh mri stated 'subtle increase in T2 intensity within intraorbital left optic nerve?' Does any one know what this means. Any info would be great. Thank you

anxiousme · 03-04-2007, 08:56 PM

I'm by no means a doctor. I don't recall what my report said. I was diagnosed in Aug. 06. I had multiple lesions in my white matter. Doctor said this is conclusive of MS. Not sure how to help you with your specifics, but it sounds very likely that it could be MS. MS does effect the optical nerve. Many peoples first symptoms are visual problems.. ie: inflammation of the optic nerve, vertigo, nystagmus, etc.... Let us know what develops with your diagnosis. Doctors have a hard time giving you a definite MS diagnosis b/c there are many other things that mimic MS. Hang in there. MS is not an end to your life diagnosis.

T.