could i have MS

MS i had a MRI of the brain about  a month ago  they found demalanating plaque on my frontol lobe which was  bilateral and also i nvolved my corupos of my brain they were found in the white r area of t part of  the brain. i have lost my balance four times for no apaprent reason the last 4 wks my legs have been achy and sore i went to q neurologist about three weeks ago he did not diagnose me having MS yet.could these symptoms be considered a flare up of Ms. RESO\PPECTFULLYNYOUR WHITEWOLF63

[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.

Without the ability to examine and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of the symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information.

MS is an inflammatory demyelinating disease that affects the central nervous system. To make the diagnosis there are specific criteria, in which objective neurologic findings are present affecting 2 or more locations in the nervous system in 2 or more episodes. In order to make this diagnosis, a detailed history and neurologic examination is required. MRI is very helpful and needed as it helps determining the presence of white matter lesions in 2 or more locations, however there are multiple conditions producing MRI changes that could be mistaken for MS, and the MRI should be reviewed properly and correlated to the symptoms. When the diagnosis is in doubt, LP to study the CSF is helpful, and if there is still some doubt, there are other tests such as evoked potentials that can help.

The symptoms you report may or may not be related to MS. I think that you should discuss with your neurologist your symptoms and determine if you need further diagnostic workup.

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

[whitewolf63]

I am goiung to the hospital on friday for a vep test and BAER  Test to help either to rule out MS or a dianosis whitewolf63