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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (Expert Forum)
Focal area of hyperintensity on MRI suggestive of MS??
Answered by
Dr. Daniel Kantor, MD - Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine (Headache), Transitional (Teen) Neurology
Neurologique
Ponte Vedra Beach - FL
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Focal area of hyperintensity on MRI suggestive of MS??
by Ree4tu, Jan 03, 2009 11:24AM
My MRI which was performed in Oct. 07, indicated a focal area of hypertensity in the cord at T8 level probably a prominent spinal canal and needed further follow-up. I had another MRI 6 mths later and nothing changed in the MRI, however I have muscle twitches and stiffness in my legs, arms, and neck. There are days which are difficult to walk or do anything because of the muscle stiffness. I also have nerve pain in my arms, hands, fingers and toes. The stiffness is progressively worsening. I also have nausea, constipation, problems sleeping, and heart palpitations. Should I be concerned about this focal area of hyperintensity and MS? I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but concerned that this is incorrect.
Thank you,
Ree4tu
Thank you,
Ree4tu
Doctor's Answer
by Dr. Daniel Kantor, MD, Jan 05, 2009 10:09AM
, Jan 05, 2009 10:09AM
Very few diagnoses cause T2 hyperintensities (white spots) in the spinal cord.
The question is whether it is a one time event, called transverse myelitis or whether it has a chance of happening again somewhere else in the Central Nervous System (CNS), which would generally be called Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
This needs to be evaluated by a neurologist, who actually needs to see the MRIs (there should be Brain, Cervical and Thoracic Spine).
The question is whether it is a one time event, called transverse myelitis or whether it has a chance of happening again somewhere else in the Central Nervous System (CNS), which would generally be called Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
This needs to be evaluated by a neurologist, who actually needs to see the MRIs (there should be Brain, Cervical and Thoracic Spine).
