MRI results

I had white matter low densities seen.

I am definitely older than you.

It has been my reading about these brain scans of people with lyme, that it is not unusual for them to see white matter in the scan.

Did the doctor seem concerned? Mine said it was nothing to be worried about. But, of course, I went and searched the internet.

Just keep a copy of the test in a folder so you always have it. That is what I did.

Tick41,

Sorry you have had this show up. Grateful others went through it so you know it's 'normal'.

Did your LLMD suggest MRI or did you ask for it? I take my son tomorrow and want to ask for a few tests. My son's lyme is very neuro and he's also too young for this. I read that the SPECT is the best brain check. Is this correct? Or do you ask for standard MRI?

Do you have neuro symptoms and will the spots go away when the neuro lyme is moved out?

Email you? We're coming over to use your sauna. JK.

Will do. Thanks so much.

Ha! You are too kind. You have already achieved lyme angel status.

i'm on the phone with the company now.

Cyber Monday sale continued on saunas if anyone is interested.

Are you sure? I called them yesterday and will be speaking to them later. Thank you so much.

I had a lot of white spots on my MRI - doctors were a little concerned as I wouldn't accept the diagnosis of MS based on that one thing - but I knew that Lyme does that too.

I also had a SPECT scan done (by a doc that was curious - LOL!) and discovered that I had reduced blood flow to two areas of my brain -they corresponded perfectly with the areas of the brain that controlled the areas of my body that I was having the most severe symptoms. I've not had any follow up MRI's or SPECT scans to know if it actually has corrected itself - but there's no doubt my symptoms are no longer that severe.

I can tell that my brain isn't what it used to be (I still struggle in areas, particularly when I'm tired), but as you have said before, and others have commented before - I seem to be doing quite well now. And don't forget, I'm reinfected as of 2 years ago. So I believe I have more healing to do for my brain as well as I treat my reinfections.

Brain games are awesome for helping to recover. The brain is just like a muscle - "use it or loose it" type of thinking. I have used cross words, word searches, /www.lumosity.com/ (although there are others), jigsaw puzzles and even video games can be helpful if they require critical thinking.

Thank you for asking about hubby! He's doing quite well, according to the home health physical therapist that was just here! YAY!! Now we are waiting for the home health nurse to arrive, but I'm sure she will be pleased as well. His knee looks good and the scary swelling is down too! =)

Trav,

I am thrilled your husband is home already. This is terrific news. I have no doubt that YOU healed him. Love and nurturing are powerful healers.

Love luminosity, crossword puzzles and helping a ninth grade do his homework, which today is like college level work.

I wish your husband continued healing - best news of the day.

Awwwww so sweet. Gratitude helps us heal faster too! Sounds like all healing is under control in the love shack.

Tick 41,

I am sorry you had to see those white spots. I know how frightening that can be. I had/have them as well and I am 25 years old.
Bartonella can also show up in the MRI of the brain in the form of white spots.

My neurologist who scheduled the MRI said the lesions were too small, wrong place in the brain and the wrong size for MS.