People with MS can reasonably hope to stay well with attention to lifestyle

George Jelinek is Just had a cup of (soy) coffee with a friend with MS who is following the Taking Control Program, and whose lesions are disappearing, and her neurologist hasn't shown any surprize, or asked her what she is doing. Hmmm... Living With It Medical Professor, medical journal editor, book author My mother died of MS after 13 years with the disease, and I was... Send Message Subscribe: George Jelinek

Thursday, October 29, 2009
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I have been analyzing and summarizing the medical literature on MS for 10 years now. The evidence is surprizingly congruent: it is reasonable for people with MS to hope for a long and happy life, and even potentially to recover from the illness. There is now an enormous and persuasive literature that...

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Welcome
Lisa Emrich
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 09:45 PM

Hi George,

Welcome to MS Central!! I've seen you around on Twitter and have read much of your website. In fact, in August I wrote a series of posts which gave very basic information regarding Diet and MS. Your website was covered here. More posts re: MS and Diet.

Perhaps you could share some of your recommendations here with our community.

Lisa

re: Welcome
George Jelinek
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:22 PM

Hi Lisa

It was your Twitter site that led me here actually! Very happy to share things here.

Be well

Lisa

white matter lesions in my brain
julie
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11:07 PM

Can you tell me if I could have MS. I will be seeing a nuerologist in a couple of weeks. An MRI scan of my brain showed Multiple High Intensity White Matter Lesions. My doctor said this could indicate MS, but I need to see the nuerologist. What do you think? Thank you. Julie

re: white matter lesions in my brain
George Jelinek
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11:57 PM

Hi Julie

Your neurologist is the best person to make a diagnosis, with all the information on hand. This MRI pattern is commonly seen with multiple sclerosis, but he or she will probably want to do more tests. It is helpful to know the diagnosis early, if it is MS, as you can do something about it quickly, and hopefully stay well.

Best wishes

George

re: re: white matter lesions in my brain
Anonymous
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:47 AM

I appreciate your feedback. May I ask with what this MRI has revealed, which is multiple white matter lesions as I stated, do you feel my odds are leaning toward having MS. I am a strong person and can handle anything, but I would like to be prepared when I go to see the nuerologist. Is it normal for a 43 yr. old woman to have "High Intensity Multiple White Matter Lesions" in the brain? I have read it is not. I will wait on your response. I do apprecaite your insight. Thank you so very much. Julie

re: re: re: white matter lesions in my brain
George Jelinek
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 01:07 AM

Your reply has come up as from 'Anonymous' rather than Julie. It is probably best I do not reply unless I am sure who I am talking to.

Best wishes

George