MRI dont know what to think?

[Nat_2010]

I have severe headaces with visual distrubances, dizziness, confusion, fatigue, memory loss. I have severe mucsle and join pain. MY whole body tingles and I get burning senstation. I have sharp shooting pains that radate up my neck to my head. Muscle give out. I get a nevere pain that shoots up my leg into my buttocks and up my back. My neck head and collar bone hurt constanly.. Somedays the pain is just so unbearable I cant get out of bed I just neet some answers....I have high blood pressure, retain water, sleep apena, Hashimotos autoimmune and hypothyrodism. NEED Help understanding these result

My Neurologist is sending me to get shots in my head to help with pain and than we have a follow up appointment. But really there was no explaintion given to me...Desperate!!!!

May 2011
Impression

1. Nonspecific hemispheric leukoencephalopathy. In addition mildy confluent abnormal T2 signal is present in the temporal subcortical white matter on each side. Differential includes a demyelinating condition such as multiple sclerosis,vasculitis, and less likely migraines or early manifestation of chronic small vessel disease. Given the presence of confluence signal in the temporal subcortical white matter, CADASIL (cerebral autosomal domnant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy) is aslo in the differental.
3. Stable bright T1 signal in the globus pallidus with early changes in the dentate nuclei and accompanying increased susceptiblilty on greadient images, also involving the lateral margins of the caudent nuclei. Differential includes liver disease, parenteral nutrution (TPN), early manifestation of age related mineralization ( normally occurs in patients greater than 30 years of age) or endocrine disorser such as hypothyroidsim and hyperpaarthyoidism
4. Moderate to severe nonspecific right mastiod air cell opacification with mild to moderate changes in the left mastoid air cells. Boderline sized right retropharyngeal lymph nodes measuring 6 mm in short axis dimension.The findings in the right side mastiod air cells has worsen since the prior exam

[Nat_2010]

Just got  back from having injections into the back of my head...it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. They numb it first..and than gave me the injections...Im all over and the doctor said it could be a couple of days before I will fill the full affect. We will see I hope this works because Im at wits end....Im going back for a 2 week check up and than more injections in the neck to help with all the pain from the neck down!!!! Thanks for all your kind words!!!! Good luck

[DarthMom]

That is what they are sending me for... If you ever need anything you can chat me up...Hope the headaches get better!!! Mine are so bad I vomit and fall to the ground!!! you are so not alone!!!

[Nat_2010]

Thanks so much for all your advise..Im getting the injections to stop ice pick headaches...and than I will meet with the neurologist next week. From what he said he recommends a Lumbar spinal tap and MRI of the spine...so I guess we will see what is next!!! Thanks again for all your support!!!!

[DarthMom]

What type of test were those results for? you have very similar issues as me. and some of your findings are consistant with mine, but I had a cervical MRI so Its not completely the same. I agree, get another Dr if you are unhappy, but as someone who has been there a long time it is up to you to question and requestion your doctor. stop them if you dont understand and dont allow them to inject you if you are uncomfortable. def get your questions answered. We'll help the best we can but ask your doctor why he feels it is needed and what the findings mean. I always bring a notebook with me and write things down... I will even slow my doc down to my speed so I digest the info. and can look it up later!!!

[Sumanadevii]

I have no idea what those test results mean.  Have you talked with your PCP about them?  Someone needs to take time with you and help you understand the results.

If not, get another PCP.  If they are not taking time with you they are not worth the money you are paying them!