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demyelinating syndrome
by percy1493, Jul 04, 2009 10:30AM
I am 77 years old and being treated for multiple myeloma. On my last visit I was told I had demyelinating syndrome. What can I expect in the future and is it possible this could turn int multiple sclerosis?
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The symptoms or complications of demyelination syndrome vary depending on whether the syndrome consists of central pontine myelinolysis, extrapontine myelinolysis, or both. The clinical features of extrapontine myelinolysis vary depending on the location of the lesions, and may include altered mental status, emotional lability, akinetic mutism, gait disturbance, and myoclonus. Parkinsonism, dystonia, and other extra-pyramidal signs have also been described. These manifestations may occur with or without features of central pontine myelinolysis and also occur in the same time-frame. Studies have shown that there are chances of progression of demyelination syndrome to Multiple sclerosis . Please consult a neurologist for further details . Hope this helps you . Take care and regards !