abnormal vep test

[whitewolf63]

hi i had a vep  last friday it came out abnormal plus i have  demaylanating plaque  i also have had problrms with leg pain from my hip down both legs for about 4 wks then it disappered .im going to the nerulogist next tuesday.whitewolf 63

[COBOB]

If you have demyelination in the Optic Chiasm, it will effect both eyes.  This is where you really need the help of a neuro-ophthalmologist.   The Optic Chiasm, is the point where the optic nerves meet the optic tracts.  
See:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optic_chiasm

Bob

[Sidesteps]

^^^^ I agree with Mary. Based on your other posts, I think I would recommend a Neuroscience/MS research facility near you if you can find one.

It is very important you do not see a Neuro from the same practice. (I had to learn that lesson the hard way.)

[twopack]

I strongly encourage you to ask this neuro to refer you for a second opinion.  If you have someone else in mind (ask around if you don't) there is nothing wrong with asking for the second opinion consult to be with a specific physician or group.  DO NOT go to another doctor in the same group practice as your present neuro.

Mary

[Sidesteps]

I have some questions.

Is this neurologist treating your symptoms? or just watching you? What other tests has this Neuro prescribed regarding all this after the last appointment? Are you seeing a generic Neurologist or are you seeing an MS specialist?

I'm a little concerned by the statement that your VEP being abnormal on both sides. I am also concerned that you do not mention any more tests or treatment.

[whitewolf63]

still have no specific diagnosis.the nerologist is still saing demylating disease of the CNS unspecified.new symptom abnormal gait  very hard time trying to walk a straigtht line.my vep was abnormal my reaction from my eyes to my brain are slow but its in both eyes.which my nerologist said itfor four weekss usually only one side thats effected not both sides.my legs are weaker according ti physical therapy since i had that episode of leg pain for four weeks straight then it disappared. my balnce is worse on my left side then my right side

[twopack]

Rut roh.  That last sentence took an unexpected turn and ran smack dab into a brain fart!  In fact, I might have taken a little trip on the dreamland express.

OK, trying again...
Anxiety itself can cause symptoms that can be mistaken for MS.  It usually takes a long period of time living with MS after diagnosis to understnad how our individual body acts and reacts to stress and other changes.

Being on the right and scary monsters make absolutely no difference to any of this.  Well, okay the monsters might produce some extra stress.  I am however, headed off to meet my favorite-est snooze monster now before I repeat my earlier mistake.  

I hope you can relax about Tuesdays appointment.  I have a feeling you are ready for whatever the doctor throws in your direction.  We'll be here waiting to hear your news.

Mary

[twopack]

Hi whitewolf.  I know the artist is frustrated but I doubt his envy of your positive test results feels very comforting.  Both situations are difficult but the perspectives are so different that it is hard to fully appreciate each other.  (Reminds me of a widow and a divorcee.  They are both newly without their partners and feeling lonely.  Problem is one can only remember her man's good traits and the other can think of nothing put her guy's faults.  It's hard for them to  'be on the same page' as the saying goes.

Good luck on Tuesday.  I hope the neuro has plenty of information for you and answers for all your questions.  At least you've made it half way through your wait time now.

To answer your question, I personally think stress has a knack for making EVERYTHING in life feel worse.  There's been no clear evidence that stress can actually cause the disease of MS but there is plenty of reason to believe high stress levels can cause symptoms to get worse.  Sometimes the change is temporary.  Sometimes it's longer lasting and can be considered a flare.

There are so many factors that can trigger symptoms it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause responsible for a specific symptom.  It is also common for anxiety to cause things that look and sound like MS even though MS on the right isn't  that monster at all.  

[whitewolf63]

thank you for your reply im still anxious but im going to the nerologist this comeing tuesday.is it true if your stressed  and possibly have MS can that cause exebation of the disease symptoms

[ArtistLike]

Hi Whitewolf,

This probably isn't very helpful, but it's meant as encouragement...at least you're getting some kind of answers.  I've had crazy MS-like symptoms for two years now and my MRIs are normal, and I was supposed to get results of my VEP/BAER/EEG tests Monday before last but nobody has called me yet and the waiting is killing me.

So that's not useful, I know.  But if it is ANY consolation, if your body is going to be doing wacky things to you, it's good to know that the doctors can actually see evidence of it.  Otherwise, your body would still be doing the same thing, and most doctors would be saying, "your hips and legs are probably bothering you because you're anxious." :-/