Lipoma's and MS

[candy158]

Hi guys, been away for a little bit, and still struggling with a few things, but that will correct itself in time, ( I hope) .... my question is....... With MS, do you get more Lipoma's ?    I have had my leg looked at, and my (Bakers Cyst) , and on the report from the surgeon, he said that it could be a Lipoma.  I thought this was funny because my GP is checking out a "suggested Lipoma" on my back just up from my kidneys ..... go for my CAT scan next week, and we will hopefully find out what it truly is.  

Anyone else have had this problem???

Thanks,
Candy

[me601]

have just found lump on right arm and arm very uncomfortable

[SarahL2491]

did find this, candy
now that I know what it is, I've had one on my right arm for years and keep showing it to doctors who say they don't have a clue, but this is what it is!  thank you, I never would have figured it out, but think this might help you.
It says earlier in it that they are usually inherited thru genes

ipomas do not generally require treatment. Because lipomas are not cancerous growths and cannot become cancerous, they do not need to be removed. There is no known treatment to prevent lipomas or affect their growth.

A lipoma may be surgically removed if symptoms develop, such as if the lipoma:

Becomes painful or tender.
Becomes infected or inflamed repeatedly.
Drains foul-smelling discharge.
Interferes with movement or function.
Increases in size.
Becomes unsightly or bothersome.
Most lipomas can be removed in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. The doctor injects a local anesthetic around the lipoma, makes an incision in the skin, removes the growth, and closes the incision with stitches (sutures). If the lipoma is in an area of the body that cannot be easily reached through a simple incision in the skin, the lipoma may need to be removed in the operating room under general anesthesia.

Who is affected by lipomas?
Lipomas occur in all age groups but most often appear in middle age. Single lipomas occur with equal frequency in men and women. Multiple lipomas occur more frequently in men.

[SarahL2491]

I know your baker's cysts are not caused by MS, I had bilateral ones this last fall and I asked my neurologist and he said no.  I thought it might be but he said no.

wishing you speedy recovery!

[keldal]

Has anyone been told that lipomas can be caused by MS? I was diagnosed with a brain lipoma at the time MS symptoms started 14 yrs ago.  No DX has ever been made.  But paralysis started in all 4 limbs 6 weeks ago and they are testing for MS.  I have new 2 'lesions' but they aren't saying they are MS.  I've had double & blurred vision for 14 yrs with no known cause. Thanks for any replies!  

[candy158]

thank you... we will just keep praying about it .... :)_

[PastorDan]

Been told that some can be side wffect of some meds.  Specifically biologic infusions to treat RA .