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Question: Brain MRI indicated: multiple scattered nonspecific foci of increased-T2 signal involving the perventricular and subcortical white matter bilaterially. It also said differential includes the sequela of chronic microvascular ischemic changes, vasculitis, migrains or demyelinating disease I am a 53 year old female. My sister has MS, do I? I have never had migraines, no head injury, I do have high blood pressure and it has been controlled with medication for over 20 years. I have trouble focusing, getting headaches now (not migraine) had blurry vision a few times for a few moments each time, and I have had episodes of smelling old grease/meat smell that isnt there and has lasted days several different times, lots of neck stiffness and pain, exhaustion and sometimes my legs feel like lead
Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The mri is more suggestive of small vessels changes due to hypertension.
Though risk of multiple sclerosis is high in siblings but doesn't seems to be in your case.
The headache most likely is migraine like if it is associated with transient visual symptoms or smell problems.
You need to get some blood test like blood sugar, thyroid profile, vitamin B 12 and vitamin D.
Visit to a neurologist for detailed examination is required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined and investigated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The mri is more suggestive of small vessels changes due to hypertension.
Though risk of multiple sclerosis is high in siblings but doesn't seems to be in your case.
The headache most likely is migraine like if it is associated with transient visual symptoms or smell problems.
You need to get some blood test like blood sugar, thyroid profile, vitamin B 12 and vitamin D.
Visit to a neurologist for detailed examination is required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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