MRI reports

[Kamptbc]

Back:
Grade 1 anterolisthesis of L5 on S1. Severe L5-S1 degenerative
changes. Mild bilateral L5-S1 neural foraminal narrowings,
slightly encroaching upon the bilateral L5 nerve roots.

2. Small left paracentral annular fissure of the L4-L5 disc.

3. No lumbar spinal canal stenosis.

Brain:
There is a punctate T2 and FLAIR abnormal signal focus in the
posterior right frontal lobe parafalcine subcortical white matter
(axial image #17 of series 5 and 6), and similar abnormal signal
foci in the left frontal lobe parafalcine subcortical white
matter, superior to the left lateral ventricle frontal horn
(images #23-24 of series 8).

The ventricular system is unremarkable. No midline shift is noted.
No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage or mass lesion or
extra-axial fluid collection is seen. The visualized intracranial
vascular flow-voids are unremarkable. No evidence of restricted
diffusion. The visualized paranasal sinuses and mastoids are
unremarkable.

** IMPRESSION **:
Abnormal signal foci in the bifrontal subcortical white matter, as
described. Although these foci are nonspecific and may be
secondary to migraines, possibility of a demyelinating process is
also a consideration.

[Kamptbc]

Forgot to mention the short term memory loss and sometimes the inability to focus

[Kamptbc]

I have had a recent increase in headaches. So a MRI was ordered. I also had mentioned to my dr numbness in my arms, decreases sensation in my leg. I also have had some instances of bladder inconsontance  and decreased sexual desire. I have had times of my head shaking as in a response of no but it is not done by me. As well as a burning sensation in my arm.

[Quixotic1]

Hi, and welcome to the forum!

The first part of the spine MRI discusses that there is arthritis in the spine and a little sliding between the vertebra in the lower back.   There is also pretty severe degenerative (aging) arthritis in the whole lumbar (lower) spine with maybe some mild pinching of the nerves at the L5 level, which could account for some pain in the legs.

There are a couple very small scars in the brain up forward behind the forehead, called the frontal lobes.  Each side has one tiny, punctate (pinhole-sized) scar which can be caused from a variety of things like migraines or high blood pressure, or diabetes, or even a disease like MS which causes similar-looking scars by a process of demyelination (damaging the insulating coat (myelin) of brain nerves.

The only way we could say anything more if you would care to do what Samanadevii asks.  Tell us about your problems, symptoms and why they ordered an MRI.

Quix

[Sumanadevii]

Well, the impression given by the radiologist is telling you the story.  He feels the foci may be caused by migraines or possibly a demyelinating process (could mean MS).  Can you tell us a bit more about your story and what brought you to being given the MRI?