Myclonic epilepsy

Thank your help, very useful.
I had a tonic clonic seizure 10 years ago totally out of the blue. I then started having jerks especially in the morning and if tired. The doctor diagnosed epilepsy and I was put on epilim. I then moved house and started to see a neurologist from the local hospital. This doctor looked at my case history and diagnosed myclonic epilepsey and also changed my medication to lamictal, this drug is definately less effective than epilim but apparently safer during pregnancy.
A year or so ago I started feeling unwell, slight pins and needles in hand and a tingling in my face. I had an MRI and that's when they discovered the white spots.
The neurologist told me not to worry and that at this stage they couldn't give me anymore information, of couse it is only natural to worry about your health especially when one has 3 children. I now feel too embarressed to ask again.
I have the x-ray pictures and it would be great if another neurologist could look at them for me. There are very few neurologists here in Ireland and quite a long waiting list as well!
Is it acceptable for me to send them over? I can understand if it is.
I really appreciate your input, what a great site.
Thank you again.

[Christopher R Newey, DO]

Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with a doctor.

I would not be able to view your images. I would recommend that you follow up with a neurologist in your area to examine your films. There are multiple causes for white spots in the brain. These spots are also known as plaques or small vessel disease. This is not an uncommon process and they actually may increase as one ages. It is not a disease but a reflection of unhealthy blood vessels that have been damaged from plaque buildup from hypertension, diabetes, smoking, cholesterol, etc. However, other causes include multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases, vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels), and migraines. As you can read, the differential is quite long. It is important to review the image findings with the clinical history and examination.

You should continue to follow up with your neurologist. If you are unable to get an earlier appointment, a follow up with your primary care physician may provide you with some guidance and/or reassurance.

Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions, I hope you find the information I have provided useful, good luck.