My husband has spots on his brain which may be MS, what signs would we look for to know if he has ms?
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I participated in a health research study a few years back. At the end of the study, they did a MRI scan on my brain.  They found some white spots all over the brain.  \n\nIt was determined that the sheaf, (Myelin) which is the outer coating of the nerves in the brain, had been apparently eaten away for some unknown reason. That was the white spots.  I was told it could have been some kind of virus.  Still don't know. I was also told that I might get Dementia in my old age.  So far, I'm doing good.  \n\nThere is a whole lot of information on the Internet.  But by all means, keep in contact with your husband's doctor so he/she can run additional tests from time to time TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE.  Its better knowing I think.   Good luck.  (sorry for yelling)
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My wife has MS 11 years now, and we found some help from homeopathic means. Go to herbalhealer.com and when you become a member (its free) you can consult with a naturopathic doctor online for treatment suggestions.\nAlso I found a product called Kallawalla at organichope.com\nits too soon to tell you if it works but its something to look at. Good luck!
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Did he get injured somewhere on his face or head in the past 6 months?\nDoes he have any other kind of nervous system disfunction or disease?\nHow does he respond to cold weather?\nIs he taking meds which might give him this wierd side effect? Perhaps.\nIt sounds like you're just going to have to wait it out and see what is causing it and perhaps alter some things and see if he keeps getting it.\nIt may also be some kind of muscle tension from stress, caffiene, etc.
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The first thing that came to my mind was Diabetes Mellitus..but this could also be symptoms of several other medical problems..Please consult your dr. promptly and let him decide what it could be by running some simple blood tests.
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I am a dental assistant and my sister has MS.  This sounds like a MS problem not dental.
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The symptoms vary from person to person, depending upon where the scars (sclerosis) are located in your brain and/or spine.    You need to be diagnosed by a neurologist, therefore, if you have not been diagnosed don't worry about it.  But, if you have been diagnosed see the following website....
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Unfortunately, by the nature in which it affects the central nervous system, MS can present in any way it wants.  Its most common presentation involves blurry vision and sensory changes, but a variety of pain syndromes can be present as well.  Recent study found up to 43% of patients with MS have some form of pain.  Hip pain was not specifically mentioned in the study, but back pain was and one can certainly imagine MS causing hip pain as well.  The important thing, though, would be to absolutely make sure that there is nothing wrong with the hip (fracture, infection, etc).  Your doctor could help you with that.
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This is a possibility, look up Sjogren's Disease, then compare your symptoms.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. MS can cause a variety of symptoms, including changes in sensation, visual problems, muscle weakness, depression, and difficulties with coordination and speech. Although many patients lead full and rewarding lives, MS can cause impaired mobility and disability in the more severe cases.
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multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). \nSymptoms of MS may mimic many other neurologic disorders. Diagnosis is made by ruling out other conditions.\n\nA history of at least two attacks separated by a period of reduced or no symptoms may indicate one pattern of attack/remission seen in MS (known as relapsing-remitting pattern). If there are observable decreases in any functions of the central nervous system (such as abnormal reflexes), the diagnosis of MS may be suspected.\n\nExamination by the health care provider may show focal neurologic deficits (localized decreases in function). This may include decreased or abnormal sensation, decreased ability to move a part of the body, speech or vision changes, or other loss of neurologic functions. The type of neurologic deficits usually indicates the location of the damage to the nerves.\n\nEye examination may show abnormal pupil responses, changes in the visual fields or eye movements, nystagmus (rapid eye movements) triggered by movement of the eye, decreased visual acuity, or abnormal findings on a fundoscopy (an examination of the internal structures of the eye).\n\nTests that indicate or confirm multiple sclerosis include:\n\n    * head MRI scan that shows scarring or a new lesion\n    * spine MRI scan that shows scarring or a new lesion\n    * lumbar puncture (spinal tap)\n    * CSF oligoclonal banding\n    * CSF IgG index
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I was diagnosed with MS May 4, 2005.  It started in Nov. 2002 with optic neuritis (i didn't know that's what it was at the time).  Then in August 2004 I developed a headache that lasted for about 5 months, followed with dizziness/vertigo.  I had a check-up, an MRI, heart echo, 1,001 blood tests, and finally a spinal tap (LP).  It's funny, I thought by now I would have accepted it, but it is still the first thing on my mind when I wake up, and the last thing on my mind when I go to sleep.  It's a big blow to get a diagnosis like this one.  I was 30 when I was dx'd, like most people.  There's too much to type here.  My e-mail is: multiplesclerosissux@yahoo.com if you wanna talk!  My name is Brian.
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Lupus, Crohn's Disease, and some other diseases mimic eachother.  MS isn't the worst thing that could happen to you.  I speak from experience, because I have MS.
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Read about MS and it's exacerbation's here:\n\nhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/What%20is%20MS.asp
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Go to webmd.com and look up the symptoms for Multiple Sclerosis and compare what that says to what you are feeling.  Do you get the shocks when you bend your head down forward?\n\nGood luck  :)
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Could be something neurological--Go see a doctor, asap!  Best of luck!
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Sure, it could be ANYTHING.  Don't take medical advice from anyone on Yahoo Answers.  Tell him to see his doctor.
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Yes, it is possible to have Multiple Sclerosis without lesions on an MRI. Other objective testing include spinal fluid examination for proteins commonly found in MS and Evoked Potentials of the eye(VER=Visual Evoked Response) and ear(BAER=Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response).