White Spots on My Brain

[MattiePeltier]

I am 46, and I am worried.  Two years ago I was a high level Director of IT.  Then I started slurring my words and having difficulty pulling words out of my head.  Over the last two years, I find myself frustrated because I cannot remember a variety of things I should.  I forget people and their names, get a feeling of confusion, I think one thing and something completely different comes out my mouth.  I cannot find my way home without a GPS anymore.  And sometimes I forget where I am going altogether.  If I didn't set my GPS I would be lost for a good 15 minutes struggling to identify my destination.  I cannot remember simple and complex tasks.  My spouse now creates me long lists and sometimes I completely forget the list.  My family has noticed this and progressively pushed me to the doctor over and over.  So far, nothing has been found.  However, this week I had a head MRI and they found white spots.  I actually have a CD of the MRI.  My doctor says they are probably because of chronic migranes.  I don't remember having cronic migranes and I asked my family and they said they do not see that in me.  What they said was, Mom, you can't remember anything anymore.  We are really worried, ugh.

All I know for sure is 2 years ago I was an Active Directory certified administrator and today I require routine helpdesk work to manage.  What is wrong with me?  I am not depressed as suggested by doctors, I am actually pretty happy except for the constant reminder by my family that I am lossing my memory and possibly my mind.   Any thoughts anyone?  

[MattiePeltier]

I have an appointment on December 30th.  My spouse told me tonight.  I will be relieved to have any genuine diagnosis.  Harder to not understand and be anxious than to have a tough diagnosis sometimes.  Thank you for responding.  Mattie

[sandiemas623]

Have you seen a nuerologist?  Has he reviewed your MRI? My mother has had the diagnosis of early onset altimers(not sure of the spelling) and one of the deciding factor along with several other test, interviews, and bloodwork.  Was white spots on her brain mri she was told it was either a series of mini-strokes at first.  I would definatly get it checked out by a good doctor and have some more test run.  Could be a vitamin deficiency or even an unknown allergies.  I am not a doctor but would suggest you get in to see a good Nuerologist.