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I had an MRI which showed white brain matter involvement and something that looks like fatty deposits in the cerebral area. I haven't seen a Neurologist yet. Any info on this????????? Eileen
-------------------- Eileen Posts: 34 | From Colorado | Registered: Feb 2009
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What type of doctor ordered the MRI, and what were they looking for? (The reason for the test is usually written on the order.)
Do you have a Lyme diagnosis?
I have several non-specific white matter lesions on my brain MRI, consistent with several etiologies but given my response to abx I'm pretty sure Lyme was to blame!
Lyme can cause brain lesions. I don't know much about the fatty deposits, hopefully some one else can offer you advice.
Posts: 455 | From Was in PA, then MD, now in the Midwest | Registered: Nov 2008
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Hello! Before I knew I had LD, my mri showed scattered white brain matter. I dont recall anything about the fatty deposits. My neuro first thought MS but the lesions were not MS related. They them said it was migraine related. I never had what I thought was a migraine. Just sharp pains through my head a dull but constant nagging headache.
Are you being treated for LD yet?
Posts: 171 | From the land of oz | Registered: Feb 2009
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I also have funny stuff on my MRI. I have 12 "high signal intensity white matter lesions". The nuero said it wasn't in the typical place for MS - and I believe it's due to my Lyme.
I get SEVERE headaches as well - and my nuero told me that migraines can cause these types of lesions.
My advice - run far away from the nuero. I had a horrible experience with one - and unless you have a tumor or stroke out on the table, they really won't do anything for you (I'm bitter.. can u tell haha)
I would say your MRI findings are because of the Lyme.
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