MRI reults

[nsavka]

Hi this is what my MRI reads there are some very subtle areas of T2 flair abnormalities within the white matter that do not enhance and are nospecific. there is no enhancing mass, acute infart, midline shift, or external fluid. the ventricules and sulci are within normal limits. WHat does this mean im making a appointment with a neuro. symptoms of why i went to dr in first place slight numbness on right side of my face, leg weakness on right side. I have a hx of HTN, hypothyroid.Im 36 years old. I do have an old MRI thank god for comparison. Please anyone help explain what this means. Im a nervous wreck!...

[nsavka]

Thank you for your reply, and i will keep you updated

[Lulu54]

Hi nsavka and welcome to this wonderful group.  I'm sorry you were left worrying over night about what this means.  Those MRI reports can certainly cause lots of stress.

Here's what I can pick out of your report - but I am not a medical expert at all -  and perhaps someone else can fill in the blanks:

subtle areas = nothing jumps out and screams "here I am!" The spots seen can be explained by other reasons

no mass, infart, midline shift, external fluid = not a tumor, everything is in line where it should be with your brain and it is not leaking CSF outside of the normal spot it should be.

Ventricles and sulci= they normal shape and size for a person your age

Problems wuith the thyroid, both hyper and hypo can cause a number of symptoms that mimic MS, so please try not to allow panic to take over with you.

See the neuro is a good next step and I hope you don't have to wait long to get an appointment.

Come back and let us know how it goes, ok?

be well,
Lulu


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