What I think this means is that they've found non-enhancing lesions (not currently inflamed, could be MS non-active though) that are non-specific (no single known cause), that MIGHT be indicative of MS (MS could be one cause), but not pathognomonic (definitively/necessarily) MS.

http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?non-specific
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathognomonic

What did the neuro say?

Cherie

She said it looks like I do not have MS. Mostly because my protein were not elevated in the lumba puncture. She wants me to see a demyelating specialest in New York at Cornell Hospt.(I don't think I spelled that right)

I was told mine were not in a typical place....FWIW ;)

i am new to this site but i have learned some things. i lose my balance and cannot walk a staight line. i forget what things are called and other things. i went and had a mri done there were white spots on my brain they said they didn't mean anything but from what i'm reading it sounds like maybe i need to make another app. to see him. i thank you for what you have wrote.

Hello Confused. As this is your very first post, I want to welcome you to NeuroTalk.

Seems you have a lot on your mind right now, as worry and concern come through in your post.

I admit it's pretty scary when things like what you have explained happen to us. I was wondering if you've already been diagnosed with MS, or whether you're still going through the process.

Spots in the brain are better known as lesions, and these show up on MRIs. Lesions can indicate MS but there are a lot of other conditions that also cause them (like migraines). That's why I asked if you already have a dignosis or not.

Regardless of the answer to that, I want you to know how welcome you are on NeuroTalk. I'm so glad that you found us, and our MS Forum.

I have lesions in various areas of the brain, some of them not in the "typical" MS places except for the periventricular areas.

I'm not yet dxd with MS, but I do have sxs consistent with it. It's a matter of time, my pcp says. She believes my problems are neurological. The neuro told me in Dec it's borderline MS (like borderline pregnancy?:confused:). His nurse practitioner in Mar. told me it's not MS, it's anxiety and depression. Whatever.:rolleyes:

I guess you have to be assertive with the docs, and also be patient and observant. Do your best to take care of your health, get good rest, eat healthy, and take notes as your sxs come and go.

Great advice, Debbie!

Cherie