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Old 05-18-2010, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by agate View Post
Yes, I have heard of this.

There can be MS lesions in the brainstem, which controls autonomic functions like breathing and blood pressure.

I've heard of several people with MS who had gastroparesis.
Absolutely, I have also heard of this and seen it. I don't, however, know of the treatment for this type of MS.

My very first Neuro/neuro surgeon, in the 1970s, did perform a brainstem operation on a family friend, so this is not a new type of MS. I never followed thru on how it all turned out, but I know that she did improve.....and then I lost contact.

Do I remember you mentioning having a Glioma? Could it be in the brainstem? Is an operation an option? I don't know?

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