MRI Results

[Delta250]

Part of the results from my MRI, do they mean what I think they do? (lesions in the white matter)

Beginning Alzheimer's?

There are no intraaxial or extraaxial hemmorrhages, no hydrocephalus or acute ischemic changes.
There is diffuse age related atrophy.  There are a mild number of lesions in the deep white matter consistent with chronic deep white matter ischemic change. there is a 1.8-cm right and 0.9 cm left maxillary sinus mucos retention cysts.  The mastoid air cells and vascular flow voids are normal.

[painkiller99]

It is always refreshing to learn of people who realize medicine is always a two-way street and that every person, while dependent on his/her physician for medical care, has a responsibility to be involved in his/her own medical treatment.  I wish you good luck and good health!

[Delta250]

Thanks for answering.   I'll be 65 this month, no symptoms of Alzheimer's.  Been having a sinus problem and ringing in one ear.  
I am very healthy and Ski, Ice Skate, ride my bike, have boundless energy, no aches or pains, most people guess my age to be around 50.  Except for the above mentioned everything is just fine.  May sound strange but I just realized how old I really am, must be the birthday, I find myself watching for the "age hammer" to fall.  I do realize how fragil health can be.  
The medical field has changed dramatically in my lifetime, gone are the days of complete trust in a Doctor.  There are too many other negative factors that enter into Medical Care that can affect treatment, assuming a correct diagnosis has been made.  I look at information from all angles, from the best to the worst and feel a measure of responsibility for my own medical care and the outcome. I do appreciate your comments.  

[painkiller99]

How old are you? Do you have any symptoms to suggest Alzheimer's disease?

White matter lesions, while suggestive of certain conditions when found in specific places, are not diagnostic on their own.

Alzheimer's disease is a clinical diagnosis.  The diagnosis is based on history, physical examination and neurological and memory tests.  MRI and laboratory findings are supportive.

Consult your neurologist if you have symptoms that might be associated with Alzheimer's disease.