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Inflamation Myelin will this lead to MS.
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Inflamation Myelin will this lead to MS.
by paul__0, May 20, 1998 12:00AM
I am a 37 year old male.
First symptoms appeared 2 years ago and lasted for a few weeks.
Sharp pain in left eye. Flashing spots in left eye. Fatigue.
1 1/2 years ago started having blurred vision and slight
nausea.
1/2 Year ago started having difficulty balancing.
2 1/2 months ago
I consulted GP had an MRI which was normal.
2 months ago tingling on left side (face and arm mostly),
followed by weakness in legs and arms difficulty in walking
and fatigue.
Consulted GP followed by a neurologist.
Evoking and conduction tests normal, lumbar puncher
normal, Reflexes appear normal, Babinsky toes up.
The Neurologist said I did not have MS and my problem is
an "Inflammation of the Myelin". He assured me I would recover fully
in around 6 weeks. And that "this condition would not reoccur".
He decided not to prescribe cortisone since the side affects are
nasty, and he was sure the problem would go of its own accord.
He also used the phase "These conditions are tend to be self
limiting".
Question 1 Is this Myelitis? If so what kind ?
Question 2 Is there a chance this will lead to MS ?.
Question 3 Where exactly is the site of the inflammation, spine, brain or both.
Question 4 What do you suppose the phrase "These conditions are tend to be self
limiting". means? If the patient dies is the condition self limiting ?
regards.
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The data presented and the conclusion offered by the neurologist are confusing - I can't draw one from the other. Probably the neurologist had data that I don't have. Some symptoms seem like they could go with demyelinating disease, but I couldn't say anythign more definite than that.
Therefore, I can't answer most of your questions directly. Here is a stab at it:
Myelitis is not the same as inflammation of myelin. Rather, myelitis is an inflammation of the spinal cord. "Inflammation" of myelin is a vague term - usually we use the term "demyelinating" disease. MS, of course, is one sort of demyelinating disease that hits more than one spot in the central nervous system at more than one time. Some demyelinating diseases are indeed "self-limited." That is, by definition, they occur, they get better, and they don't come back. I can't tell from your description how your own course would go.
This is the best I can do. I hope it helps. I really suspect you need a second opinion. You are welcome to call 800 223-2273 and ask for neurology appointments, if CCF is an option for you. As you know, this information is provided for your general medical information only. Any specific comment regarding diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment options must come from your doctor after appropriate evaluation. CCF MD mdf.
