Does white spots on an MRI indicate migraines if spinal tap is normal? Is this typical, or do you need to ask dr about other causes, medicines, etc?
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Q: White spots on MRI indicative of migraines?
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3/ 8/09 2:34pm
Hi,
White matter lesions can be from Migraine. For more information on this, please take a look at Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease?
That said, there are other possible causes of such lesions, so it's important that your doctor rule out those other causes, including multiple sclerosis.
Good luck,
Teri
3/ 1/09 8:19am
I have had migraines for years and my MRI reveal multiple white matter lesions due to migraines. These will increase as mine have with repeat scans; as long as you have no other neurological symptoms and tap is normal- If your Dr agrees - migraines are probably the culprit
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