Small Syrinx or MS Legion?

[MG18]

Here is what MRI report says:
" There is a 4 mm long fusiform focus of increased T2 signal intensity in the anterior midline cervical cord at C6 level suspicious for small syrinx. This measure apporx 4 mm in length and 2 mm AP.  This is very low signal on the T1 - weighted images. I favor cystic change over the plaque on the basis of images acquired.  Impression : single small fusiform focus of fluid signal in the anterior midline cervical cord at C6 level. Suspect small syrinx."

My symptoms are :
1. Main is dizziness 24/7 for last 6 months
2. Partial numbness and tingling on left foot and hand
3. Muscle twitches/ fluttering
4. Head pressure and ear pressure and runny nose that comes and goes

What can I do further to confirm if it is MS or Small Syrinx?

[MG18]

No this was the first MRI ever. I have been perfectly healthy without any trace of symptoms before this January.

[selmaS]

  Meant to ask if you had a report of  a MRI done b4 this  last one....

[selmaS]

  Nerve damage when it is over a long period of time, can be permanent.....but if caught early enuff, it is possible to stave off perm nerve damage....

Not sure any 2 people will have the same cycle or flare ups ...it can be due to your activities...this is why when we are DX'd we are told to avoid certain activities to help lessen flare ups.....

Glad to hear it is a recent MRI.....do you have a copy of the report as well?

[MG18]

The MRI was last week. So it is very recent. I am worried that it is growing at rapid rate making my symptoms progress. What is the anatomy of symptoms cycle or flare up? I thought the nerve damage was permanent.

[selmaS]

  I am not too savvy in that area I never got my MRI pics on here....but if you can open them, try taking a picture of it up on your screen it may work to then upload that pic....??? I know there are others that may be helpful with that .....

It is typical for symptoms to not only cycle but flare at times as well as go into a regressive phase......

When was your last MRI, I know some have had this happen when the syrinx began to grow at a rapid rate....do let your Drs know about the change in symptoms they may want to do more MRI's

[MG18]

Thank you Selma. You have been great source of information. I have so many questions and fears. I hope to see neuro surgeon soon.

Is there is info or document on how I can get images out of MRI CD? I can see images on cdviewer but I haven't figured out how to get them to right zoom and copy paste single image.

Also, is it normal to have such a progressive symptom development. In 6 months I have gone from zero symptoms to 15 and they are getting only worse.