t2 on cspine mri

[nosleep16]

I had a c-spine mri  the finding where increased 2t signals on the right side.I have DDD and two herniated **** . I had another MRI with and without contrast it showed no artifacts .The radiologist that read it use to be  a neurosurgeon .He and the other radiologist agreed and call my doctor.They and my doctor  think it could be ALS.I have problems for about 4 yr. with clumsiness then just being tired all the time .Then my feet started be stiff and painful to walk in the morning and after sit down after work. then started have a very heavy felling in my legs going up steeps the list goes  on and on.Now I an have twitches in my arm,legs,butt,stomach.just about all over most of it is on the right side .    I am 43 FM. I have DDD in my lower back and neck I have cornice hip.B .If you there a neurologist let know what you think .          


This discussion is related to MRI suggests ALS or MS.

[DrNavneetMD]

Hello Dear,
Needle EMG and nerve conduction studies are the tests of choice for confirming the diagnosis of ALS.
The confirmation of ALS is facilitated by demonstrating diffuse denervation signs, decreased amplitude of compound muscle action potentials, and normal conduction velocities.
However, for a more detailed confirmation of ALS, more strict electrophysiologic criteria have been developed by a subcommittee of the World Federation of Neurology and are referred to as the "El Escorial" criteria for motor neuron disease
You should consult your neurologist and discuss regarding these tests.
Refer http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic14.htm
Best