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A member asked:
Would an mri of the brain rule out alzheimer's or brain damage? or ms? i'm 19, male, been battling horrible symptoms for years, about to end it all
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Brain MRI: Brain MRI is not a perfect test by any means, but it can help with the diagnosis of ms. Alzheimer's doesn't have any diagnostic features on MRI except for brain atrophy, which is non-specific sign and can be seen in a host of other conditions. Brain damage is a generic term that suggests many causes some of which may be established by MRI while others may not. It'd be nice to know your symptoms.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Very important: That you see your pcp!- get a complete wk up, don't despair ---you are too young for all this-- get answers ; don't procrastinate!
Answered 12/29/2013
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Get help NOW: You raise question of dying, perhaps even planning suicide. Contact hotline today, and get support. You do not have Alzheimer's, and unlikely, based on your description, MS. However, your symptoms, whatever they are, can be diagnosed and treated, do NOT give up!
Answered 9/29/2016
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