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Possible MS

I am a 36 year old female that was diagnosed by my rheumatologist a year ago with Fibromyalgia. I have been noticing my symptoms were getting worse with increase leg pain, numbness and weakness, arm numbness and vertigo as well as insomnia. I do have a family history of MS and ALS with my biological father. I recently had a MRI without contrast which states: No definite acute incarct or acute intracranial hemorrhage. Showed Cerebral white matter bilaterally reveals a few snall foci of abnormal signal intersity with have questionable significance. The largest is in the right frontal lobe and measures approximately 4mm in length. No evidence of mass effect or midline shift. They are best seen on the Flair images. The ventricular system appears Unremarkable. I do not have Diabetes, hypertension or cholesteral problems. I am an outgoing and healthy person otherwise. I do have an appointment with a Neurologist, but with these findings on MRI and with no other health issues what is your opinion? Please help give me answers!
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I have been in the medical field for over 10 years and I still do not totally understand how to read the reports. I am hoping that the MS clinic I am going to will give me the answers I need. Thanks for your input. Good luck!
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1394601 tn?1328032308
It sure sounds like your problems are neurological in nature.  I wish I understood how to read reports but I have no clue.  You were smart to make an appointment with a neuro.

My personal rule of thumb is if the dx makes sense to you then you probably have the right answer.  If it is not explained to  your satisfaction move on to another doctor.  I wish I had.
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Yes thank you I do have an appt. with the MS clinic Oct. 6th. I hope all is well with you.
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293157 tn?1285873439
sorry, I can't help with this.  I just wanted to say hi and I hope your appt doesn't take too long to see the Neuro.  Do you have an appt yet?

take care
wobbly
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