Question 1

what to do if i have ms and i was wondering if ms is untreated and i get brain lesions can brain lesions cause death if so?

Accepted Answer

MS mortality: Research suggests that lack of ms treatment may shorten lifespan, 8-14 yrs, but the bigger issue is resultant disability which can affect walking, balance, memory, energy, etc.  If you have ms, you absolutely need to be treated.

Question 2

can smoking be the cause of ms typical brain lesions if i have ms symptoms...could it just be smoking and not ms?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: I am not aware of smoking causing ms lesions.  Suggest you follow up with a neurologist.

Question 3

this is a general question about multiple sclerosis. is it only rarely the case that a brain lesion due to ms goes away?  in your personal opinion, what is the best treatment for ms?  i realize that not everyone responds to a treatment equally.

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MS: Brain lesions in MS may recede on MRI irrespective of presence or absence of symptoms. I feel the best treatment for MS is obtained from a neurologist with a special interest in that disorder. He/she would be up to date on all available treatment options.

Question 4

im 34 years old. somewhere between 28 and 34 i grew an entire inch and half. can this signify some kind of problem? i also have brain lesions from ms.

Accepted Answer

Growth during: adulthood is something that needs evaluation by a Board Certified ENDOCRINOLOGIST. Excessive GROWTH HORMONE may be one cause!
Ask your PCP for a referral!
Hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 5

can silent benign brain lesions cause ms?

Accepted Answer

Comments: Not uncommonly, brain lesions consistent with MS may be uncovered on an MRI, even though symptoms and/or relapses have not occurred yet.  This is called radiologically isolated syndrome.  It may be valuable to repeat the films, and if changes occur, get spinal fluid to confirm the possible early onset of MS.  This is complex, as involves treatment decisions.  Each patient is different.

Question 6

can you have lesions on your c-spine and not brain and still have ms?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, relatively uncommon but is possible.  Since other disorders could also present this way, it is important to convincingly confirm the diagnosis.  Spinal fluid analysis is important here.  The stated lesions on their own do not meet the MacDonald criteria.  You may well need a second opinion.

Question 7

i've had 15-20 demyelinating brain lesions for 10 years, i'm now 30. ms was ruled out. could the lesions by themselves still affect my health?

Accepted Answer

Yes / no: If you don't have ms, you do have something wrong. Have you had a recent mri? Have you had a spinal tap? Are your symptoms progressive? Lesions already present won't cause new symptoms. But the disease you have (whatever it is) could cause more lesions. The more brain affected, the less you have functioning. In other words, less brain, worse health.

Question 8

is it unusual to have ms lesions only in the spinal cord, but not in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Does happen: Far less common presentation, but several patients may have initial lesions in spinal cord.  However, here's the main challenge: a condition called neuro-myelitis optica might present this way also, and the drugs for ms would make things worse, so get an aquaporin 4 study to make things more precise.

Question 9

i have brain lesions and my spinal tap was positive for ms but, i was told inconclusive should i seek another opinion?

Accepted Answer

CONFUSING: If you have a positive MRI of brain, and a spinal fluid profile that is diagnostic, I am not sure why the term "inconclusive" was voiced.  It maybe that the doc has little comfort with how to handle ms, and that is ok.  Yes, seek a second opinion, and maybe to further confirm diagnosis, get views of spinal cord in neck.  If it is felt that you have ms, start treatment asap, as waiting is risky.

Question 10

will ms brain lesions show up on an mri as well when not having a "flare up" or are they seen more easily during flare up?

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Can be seen: The MS plaques can be seen with or without a flare up. Active plaques may be seen with contrast.

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What to do if i have ms and i was wondering if ms is untreated and i get brain lesions can brain lesions cause death if so?

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Can smoking be the cause of ms typical brain lesions if i have ms symptoms...could it just be smoking and not ms?

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This is a general question about multiple sclerosis. is it only rarely the case that a brain lesion due to ms goes away? in your personal opinion, what is the best treatment for ms? i realize that not everyone responds to a treatment equally.

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Im 34 years old. somewhere between 28 and 34 i grew an entire inch and half. can this signify some kind of problem? i also have brain lesions from ms.

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Can silent benign brain lesions cause ms?

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Can you have lesions on your c-spine and not brain and still have ms?

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I've had 15-20 demyelinating brain lesions for 10 years, i'm now 30. ms was ruled out. could the lesions by themselves still affect my health?

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Is it unusual to have ms lesions only in the spinal cord, but not in the brain?

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I have brain lesions and my spinal tap was positive for ms but, i was told inconclusive should i seek another opinion?

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Will ms brain lesions show up on an mri as well when not having a "flare up" or are they seen more easily during flare up?

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