can this be MS??????

[nancihelp373]

Hi
I am 57 and I have been seeing MD's on and off because I am certain that I have MS. I have all the tell tale signs meaning, extreme fatigue, extreme sensitivity to heat, numbness and tingling in lower extremities, dizzy, altered gait, forgetfull ness, painfull feet,numbness on left side of face. I have recently experienced another episode and this one included altered gait, dizziness and nausea.. ( from the vertigo I am assuming). I had an MRI done recently which indicates a big change from one taken 3 years ago. It states sever parietal lobe  and interhemispheric fissure atrophy. It also states that there are a "few" punctate
T2 hyperintense lesions in the subcortical white matter.

can someone please tell me if this is indicative of MS. I have been reading so much I am now getting a little confused. I am not a hypochondriac and i need an answer. I am scheduled to see a neurologist again with these new fingings.
Any thoughts ??????
Thank you ahead of time for any info .....

[nancihelp373]

Hi and thank you for responding.
Yes I have seen a neurologist 4 times. THis started with me 12 years ago. Each one said that if i have reoccuring episodes to come back. My original MRI was fine and so was the spinal tap. 3 years ago I had an abnormal MRI and the neurologist said it was something we needed to keep an eye on but gave no further explanation as they usually don't.  I recently had and have another episode and the last comment stated what the MRI said. There have been defenite changes and at this point I need an answer. I have also been forget ful lately and it is very new for me..... kind of scary as I am sure all feel when it happens.
How long did it take for you to be diagnosed?

[grannyhotwheels]

Hi and welcome... You certainly have all the symptoms for MS and about 100 other diseases... lol... I don't mean to make lite of it at all... Waiting is surely the hardest part... Have you seen a neurologist?  What about a MS specialist?  I think this should be your next step...  Then let the doctor run the necessary test to either rule MS in or out...

Process of elimination is how MS is usually determined... Although some people on here are diagnosed first thing but the majority of us have waited for our due process... Have patience but be an advocate for yourself by getting answers and not getting the run around... I wish you the best and please keep us posted...

I'll be praying,
Carol