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I had an mri done and it said that it was nonacute nonspecific microvascular changes with vasculitis and it also said there was a demylenating process.  I don't remember the exact wording but I do remember those specific words in it.  They are sending me to a neurologist but would not give a specific diagnosis.  Can you please explain what vasculitis is and are there different demylenating diseases other than MS?
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198419 tn?1360242356
Hi there,

Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately, we won't be able to tell you what this means, because a doctor will need to correlate your symptoms with the imaging, and testing that has been done on your behalf. Since your MD is not specialized in these fields (vascular/neurology) he/she did the right thing by referring you along. It's ok. Don't panic

Some of what you mention on the report includes the possibilities - it's what those radiologist do besides listing what was found, or not. And, the doctor recommended you to a neurologist - however, you may need to see a doctor to explore the vascular side as well (from what is suggested in the report).

Don't let the above list of potentials alarm you. If there were something imminent in that report, your regular doctor should have sent you to an ER.

Please see our health pages if you would like to learn more about the damage done by MS. And, let us know when your appt. is lined up. Hope to help.
-Shell
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1394601 tn?1328032308
Demylenating diseases according to Wikipedia at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demyelinating_disease

can include:

multiple sclerosis (together with the similar diseases called idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating diseases)
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Central pontine myelinolysis
Tabes Dorsalis
transverse myelitis
Devic's disease
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Optic neuritis
Leukodystrophies

Can you tell us a bit more about your history and why you think you may be facing MS?
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