dawn Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Hi,I recently got my CT and MRI results of my brain. They ruled out seizures but say that I have age-advanced cerebral atrophy, etiology unkown.(That was the MRI) The CT report says Moderate atrophy, unusual for the patient's age, etiology unknown.I"m taking them to another radiologist for a second opinion. All I can think of is Alzheimer's on top of all this. I turned 50 this year.Wondering if anyone has had an MRI showing atrophy(which means your brain is shrinking). My doctor wasn't concerned with the CT scan but was with the MRI. He said don''t panic, we'll have it read by a radiologist that I would say is the best and we'll go from there.Another thing to worry about.Thanks for any input.DawnI had an MRI a year ago that was normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Still Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I haven't had any MRIs to compare, but I'm sorry this one is troubling you. I hope you find there was no reason for concern.Expect the unexpected with POTS, I guess.(((HUGS))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Dawn,I'm sorry to hear your scan was abnormal. Hopefully the new radiologist will have a better answer for you. You're in my thoughts.Hugs,Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Sorry to hear about the scan. Plus keep us updated on how it goes with the 2nd option! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photchkiss Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Hi Amy:I don't want to worry you, but you may want to ask your doctor about MSA--multiple systems atrophy. Sometimes, people with MSA show brain atrophy in an MRI--only 20% or so of cases show this. I worried about this for a while, but my autonomic tests indicated against MSA since I don't have hypotentsion, urinary incontinence or retention, and other markers of MSA. I am not in anyway suggesting I think you have this, but it may be worth putting on the radar when you speak with your doctor.Warmest Regards,Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Dawn,I hope you find some answers with the second opinion. I hope everything works out in your favor. Keep us updated.Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmpower Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I am also sorry you received a troubling report. Did they say which part or parts of the brain were most affected? I hope the next opinion is better, too.Warm hugs.OLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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