Molpep,
I initially tried to answer your specific questions, which were:
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Originally Posted by molpep
I am confused as if these lesions are not from ms, what would they be considering all the other test results and the radiologists report? Can anyone think of any reasons for the change of heart? My neurologist is not great at explaining things and makes me feel stupid when i ask questions
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The only other condition that I knew of which has the same kind of spinal lesions is Transverse Myelitis. There may be many other conditions, but I have not researched that.
Transverse Myelitis, which can be the first indication of MS, may be CAUSED by several conditions. NOTE: The following list includes only those conditions (that I am aware of) that ALSO may have onocological bands present:
Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE)
Sarcoidosis
ADEM
Bacteria
Bacterial infections
Multiple sclerosis
http://www.myelitis.org/tm.htm
http://www.diseasesdatabase.com/resu...ClassSort=True
The definition for “lesions” is very broad, and simply means “damage”. Lesions can be found anywhere on the body, but in this case the lesions are in your brain. If they suspected the lesions were the “demyelinating type”, the following is a list of some conditions where they might be observed:
http://spinwarp.ucsd.edu/NeuroWeb/Text/br-840.htm
It seems his initial conclusion was that this is MS, but he is now questioning whether your brain lesions are the right size/shape and/or location for MS. This dilemma is actually quite common . . . but the other testing evidence seems to make the case for MS fairly convincing.
Some neurologists will treat “Clinically Isolated Syndrome" (only one attack) with MS disease modifying drugs (if that is what you are wanting immediately). However, it MAY still come down to needing a second attack before you get the final confirmed dx.
Good luck with the specialist.
Cherie
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