Cervical Demyllination

[rmcoble]

After years of clear MRI's yet, frequent episodes of symptomology, my doctor ordered an MRI of my cervical spine. I have two areas that appears to be demyllination. My VIP was normal, my reflexes have mildly changed over the past two years. Is it possible to have MS with only two areas on my cervical spine? I have very small areas in my brain, that are not characteristic of MS. I don't want any more tests...I have had several very expensive blood tests to rule out diseases or vit. deficiency. I am otherwise healthy. I had a relapse last summer...My first attack was in my 20's I am not 51. My first attack was dizzyness, pain in my neck, shocks in my back...extream tiredness, tingling on one side, arm tremors.......on moving. my legs have had episods of pins feelings. Just a few days ago, it was very warm and humide...after being out working for an hour, I came inside, sat down on what felt like pins...down the back of my legs and bottom. After this last relaps of what ever I have, I now have neck tics...They come and go...sometimes two or three in a row, or maybe just one...then for weeks, nothing. Sometimes I feel great for months...or at times for years with no symptoms, except one that has been consistant. After working out, I am zapped...as a matter of fact I have stopped running or any aerobic activity due to fatigue for days if I workout two days in a row. What is your opinion?

[rmcoble]

Thanks, I added another question with more details, I realized I left a lot out. My neurologists does not feel that the small areas are related to ms in my brain, but she is concerned about my cervical...I just don't want further tests right now. she would like an MRI of my throasac spin. I don't know what good that will do. If I go through another tough summer like last, I will then reconsider the test. How was your MRI?

[Lulu54]

Yes, it is quite possible to have MS with very few visible lesions.  We now know that there is also the disease process working in our gray matter along with our white matter.  We don't have the technology commonly available yet to image both.  

The two areas on your spine are enough to short circuit any signals passing through your spinal cord too.

my two cents,
Lulu