PAD and MS

[truelove47]

Hello everyone

I was readind one of my old  mri reports and it says
multiple white matter plaques are seen perpendicularbto the ventricular surface. there are seven or eight plaques on the right sida ranging from 5mm  to 10 mm, and appoximately same number of plaques are seen on left side perpendicular to ventricular surface,                                      (it is very long)

later it says periventricular hyperintensities are also seen suspecting small vessel ischhemic diease My question is ?
can you have PAD  and MS/?                                  Thank you  Linda

[truelove47]

Thanks, you are too funny.

My problem is my neuro is 100 miles from where I live.  I will see him in May

I ususlly get my mri's where I live. They have to get faxed or mailed to jefferson

Twice I got my mri;s done at jeff. It took 5 hours  because the did brain to lower spine all at once  I think all 4 areas      It was very long and exhuasting.

I will bring the PAD up to him  He is a good neuro   and thank you      Linda

[truelove47]

I just remember this mri I got because I fell backward down 13 steps I live in a two story house,

I also had been passing out (one time unconcious on the bathroom floor')

God was with me, I did not break anything. but was very sore. Went to emergence by ambulance

The neuro also ordered an MRA of the brain It was a very bad year.for me.

As the years go by, it appears I am getting more scared.                Linda

[Lulu54]

Hi Linda,
Yes you can definitely have more than one disease present - and I'm suprised more people here don't question PAD, with all of our cold/numb feet, hands symptoms.  If you have PAD, you need a dx for it and see if there is a treatment that needs to be started.  PAD can lead to very serious cardio problems if ignored.

As for feeling dumb, please don't ever think that.  However, we may make you our poster child for the effects of ignoring MS for so long !  LOL  

better late than never,
Lulu

[truelove47]

This mri was from november 2006. the PAD was never even mentioned by neuro.  I just started reading them. I have had a dozen or more mri's on brain and spine One reason is that i don't understad them and believe it ot not, somethings
I did not want to know. I was dx'ed in 1986    A very long time

I am just starting to get pro active for me.  I have had my head in the sand for a very long time

Thanks guys for answering me.  I feel very dumb.  Thanks so much     Linda

[saveone]

There is no reason that any two diseases/disorders cannot co-exist. I know for a fact these two can.  

My feet feel very cold and they hurt.  My GP sent me for an ABI which tests for PAD.  My blood flow was normal but it could just as easily not been.

terry

[Heather3418]

Hi Linda,

Yes, I think it is possible to have Peripheral Artery Disease and MS.  Anything is possible in conjunction with MS.  What is your doctor saying about this?  What does he think?  Does he feel that the lesions are due to ischemic disease?

I hope some of our other members know more about this and will get back to you with their thoughts.  Until then, hold on.  We are here for you, dearheart.

Big Hugs,
Heather