BRAIN MRI LESIONS NONCONTRAST

[RAY911]

anyone have Subcortical, cerebral hemispheres, left frontal lobe lesions in brain?

I have to say its hard to know I have these and it's,,,, "wait and see time"  This is scary for me.  


latest symptoms.  extreme leg pain both legs deep pain, along with the regular pins and needles, still the fatigue is getting me down. also I've been wondering how long I can keep working 10 hour shifts when lately every step hurts.
I love my job it has been nice to get out and work like I used to before my daughters accident.

Any help, comments, is welcome and needed

Ray

[summer63]

My MRI results are:  "FLAIR imaging sequence demonstrates two focal abnormal bright intensity foci in the subcortical white matter of the left frontal lobe and about four to five subcortical bright intensity foci in the left parietal white matter.  A single lesion is seen in the right parietal subcortical white matter.  These are most likely due to chronic small vessel disease and ischemic changes.  Post contrast examination demonstrates no evidence of abnormal enhancement, edema or mass effect."

I am 40 years old, no high blood pressure or diabetes.  I do suffer from headaches.  The 1st Neuro didn't feel a need to do any follow up.  So I have not been diagnosed with anything at this point.  So I am off to 2nd Neuro on Thursday .  My balance and coordination issues have gotten a little better.  I still have the numbness/weakness in my right leg and I have started to have numbness in my lips sometimes (what a weird feeling).  I have the tingling/pins and needles and wide spread pain (although that has gotten a little better).  

Hope things get better for you.

[6-paq]

I'm so, so sorry you are going through all of this uncertainty and pain.  You are a very strong person and you will get through this as we all will.

((HUGS)) and prayers going out to you!

Take care, Pat :)

[RAY911]

I meant it was nice to hear from ALL OF YOU!!!!  all 4 of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sorry I cant count:(

[RAY911]

Wow, I'm telling u it was nice to hear from you three, You are soooo kind!!!!

yes i've been "hiding out"  i'm TRYING not to let this whole thing get to me. but I have my everyday reminders, like trying to get out of bed,,, (what a joke) then my legs and feet, well thats fun,,,,,NOT!!!!!!!

i'LL tell you i'm 37 going on 97!!!!

Mike I can TOTALLY RELATE!!!!  I feel the same way!!  I feel like I need to work, not only for our finances but my sanity. and I feel the same way that If i do cut back then i"m giving in to this,,,,  When my daughter was in her accident, it was Nov of 04 the day after Thanksgiving at the time I was working in a Pediatrics office 40+++ hours a week and enjoyed every single second of it!!!!!  Then I spent every single moment with my daughter from the two weeks in Shock trauma, the 15 hour surgery, the months in physical rehab, they let her come home early because of my experience in cathing/bathing/turning/bowelcare/ you name it.  So when my precious came home I was doing a full team of nurses jobs night and day, no one told me it was not necessary to turn her every 2 hours at home and in between that cath her every 4 hours,, I did that for quite sometime till I talked with one of the nurses at one of the follow-up visits,  she is the one who told me I was doing a full team of nurses jobs.. so I slowed down a bit,,, a "bit" let my daughter start taking the reigns,,,,, helping herself a little bit at a time. then after a couple years she is now fully capable of doing all that on her own,,, I was left feeling where does she end and I start???????  So back to work for me... it seems so very nice but now i'm going threw all this????????  I'm just thinking its the lords way of saying (Ray its time to take care of yourself,),,, I dont know just a thought....

Sorry i've rambled,,

My thoughts on this MS,,,, Is if it is MS  well then give me the medicine to keep it at bay for as long as possible!!!!!!!!!!!!  why wait?????????  Well I do know about the McDonald thingy lol,,, but hell i'm telling you how much more can we all take??????

It is nice to know you will be here for me and that we are in the same boat,, we can be there for each other while we play the frustrating (waiting game).

Wanna, yes I do take pain medication, but it doesnt always help. that's ok, I mean I cant ask for a miracle can I,,,,,,,,     Or can I???????????:)

Owild,, orthostatics,,, are they the plastic things that you put on your legs??  if so how do I get some,, also I just bought me some ( i forgot the name) they are the socks that help when your on your feet all day?  there like nylons but tighter,,, anyway I bought them yesterday on the way home from work, so i'll see how they work today.

Love and prayers to all of you
sorry for rambling
Ray

[ohwild]

Have you tried orthotics for your legs and feet, I too have to walk for 8-10 hours a day they help a bit :)

[wingnut19]

Hi Ray!

I'm so sorry that you're going through such a horrible time.....Please try your best to hang in there and come to us when you need to, OK?
I know at times you want to 'hide' away from everything because you're feeling so lost and frustrated, but please know that we are always here for you!!

There are so many of us out here that are playing that "waiting game" right along side of you, so we totally understand.

Please take care, Ray....

Tammy  :)

[Want to feel well!!!]

Nice to see you posting!  I forgot, did you neuro prescribe anything for you pain, and when do you go back again?

Wanna :o)

[michael1028]

Ray,
  Good morning. To comment on your latest sx, I have very similiar feelings daily. Some are worse than others. I too have questioned my ability to continue working. I feel if I were to quit, or cut back working I would admit giving in to this condition. I know that sounds kinda goofy but that is how I feel. I take a lot of pride in my job. more then likely too much. Some Days I hurt so bad and have such a hard time walking that I just want to give up. Then I think about my family and it all makes it worth it.
  I Hope that helps some. I have had one good day in the last 3 weeks. Gotta keep up the fight because I refuse to give up !!! I tell my 5 year old that we never give up in this family we try again and again until we get better at whatever it is. ie. soccer, baseball etc.
  Anyway that is my opinion hope it helps. Take care my friend. You have a lot going on and many friends here who care. My prayers are with you.

mike