Heather

[LLWB]

Now that I have the MRI showing a lestion, how will they go about determining what is causing it? The radiologist suggest small vessel disease, vasculitis, and less likely ms. Will I need to see aneurologist? This is one of the problems of getting your test results before you see the dr. You have no information what the next step is. I have been reading what info I can find on frontal lobe lestions, and it is scary. I don't want to over-diagnose myself, I'm just trying to prepare myself for the possibilities. But I don't want to ignore it either. I think a 4mm lesion is something that needs to be addressed.am I right in thinking that?.Confused............Maggie

[Quixotic1]

Most frontal lobe lesions do not wreak mayhem.  Don't confuse a little lesion with a major head injury or a lobotomy.

I have read (this is unsubstantiated) an interesting study that showed an association with frontal lobe lesions in MS with the severe fatigue so many report.

Interesting, because I think you have mentioned incapacitating fatigue.

Quix

[LLWB]

Thank you so much. I just had no energy today, washing dishes & clothes tired me out, so just got up from a nap. I'll try to wait patiently....or impatiently, but wait I will.........again, thanks for your reply...Maggie

[Heather3418]

Everything that has to do with MS is confusing.  There is no way for me to tell you what may have caused the lesion.  There is the phsycial exam, there has to be documented relapse and remission, there has to be dissemination in time...you know the drill.  You've read all about it.

What you have to rely on, is what the doctor thinks about this lesion and what has caused it.  Sometimes depending on the location in the brain where the lesion is...the doctor can concur with the symptoms you are having in your body.  That would be an ideal situation.

Dont let what you have read about frontal lesions scare you.  I have a couple and I am still "normal."  Well kinda....  Try not to let your fears overtake you.  You MUST wait for your doctor's opinion about whether the finding of this lesion prompts a visit to a Neurologist.

I know that you are scared.  That is totally normal, honey.  Try not to worry yourself to death though, until you have more answers.

No matter what, we are with you every step of the way.  If this is MS, we will go through it together.  Okay?

Heather