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I have white matter disease and the neurologist didn't really tell me that it would cause cognitive issues. will these issues get better?

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Maybe...: Really depends on the location and the number of white matter lesions. In demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis if having a increase lesion burden, cognitive dysfunction will occur. Otherwise, the number and location is important to determine whether there'll be any memory or cognitive issues.

Answered 5/20/2014

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A member asked:

I have white matter disease and the neurologist didn't really tell me that it would cause cognitive issues. will these issues get better?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

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