I recently had an MRI of the cervical area w/out contrast. The results are....."Abnormal signal is identified within the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord, eccentric towards the left at the C2-3 level. This measures approximately 2x8mm (TR xCC). There is also abnormal hyperintense signal on the STIR and T2W seris within the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord, extending from approximately the C3-4 disc space to the inferior aspect of C4, mearsuring approximately 3x14mm (TRxCC), lateralizing to the right. No additional abnormality are identified within the cervical spinal cord". The lesion at the C4 level I have had for twenty years. My question is: Does the abnormal signal at C2-3 level appear to be another lesion? What types of symptoms would I have with a lesion at that level? Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and for your possible response, Dana P.S. Please see my response to Jackii's question "Could there be a 23 year remission for MS" for more info about me.
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Hello Adana2, I am also new to this site, and newly diagnosed with MS, that I've had since my early 20's. I am 46 now. The best advice I can give you is to seek the council of the Neurologist/Neuro Surgeon that assessed or ordered the MRI. That's how I was diagnosed.
I was shuffled back and forth to every kind of specialist you can name off and on for 20 years, while I had HMO coverage. They treated me for depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypersomnolence, edema, vertigo, etc. I was checked multiple times for thyroid issues, Lupus, renal failure, congestive heart failure, etc. Some of the tests were painful, most were inconvenient and all were expensive (but covered by my HMO). Then magically, when I had no income and no insurance, and was involved in a car wreck, I am sent to a Neuro Surgeon, who does an MRI, and asks me how I am able to get treatment for my MS without insurance. That's how the news was given to me that I have MS.
I read your answer to Jackii's question, and feel strongly that you should address your concerns when you go to the doc next week. You mentioned you are pre-menopausal. I have found that my symptoms became much worse when I started the change. I began menopause at 36 and as of now I haven't had a cycle in 2 years. I know some women with MS report being symptom free during pregnancy, when hormone levels are at their peak, so it would stand to reason that during menopause when hormone levels can dip very low, your symptoms could be worse and easier to detect.
Please let me know how your appointment goes. I am trying to get into a free clinic this week and hopefully I will be able to get some treatment.
Best wishes!!!
Becky/Wake me when it's over...
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