Brain MRI

[monkeybus]

Had an MRI today, with the contrast infusion.

See my lesions at the bottom?

I've actually got three lesions but I can only post one image, I'll post another pic in the next post.

[StevenSims]

Hi Monkey,

I've got a lesion on my brain and it's been stable for the last 2 years and as long as the contrast doesn't show you are ok? I've got my MRI next Wednesday, I have them every 6 months to keep a check on it? Hoping it will still be stable?

If it gets active it will be a fight to prove that a transplant will improve symptoms?

All the best

[monkeybus in reply to StevenSims]

Yeah, Steven. No change. Not that concerned about my brain. Used to be, but it's spasticity and fatigue. That's my battle and I'm taking it on.

I'd like to see other people's brain scans. We can compare.

[StevenSims in reply to monkeybus]

My lesion is in the centre of my brain in the splenium of the corpus callossum, this is typical where it starts in boys with ALD

[carrier]

I have numerous lesions, over 25

[carrier]

I have numerous lesions, over 25

[monkeybus in reply to carrier]

25, that beats me hands down.

[Blacksheep]

So, do lesions mean cerebral ALD or are they just part of AMN? Curious as I sit in the waiting room while my 23 year old son gets his first MRI.

[monkeybus]

Minor lesions are normal and part of having AMN. There is always some brain involvement.

Hello Blacksheep. Best of luck to your boy.

[bluesweets]

I have lesions also over the past 7 years they have not changed. Last December I was diagnose with diabetes also. Just wandering if any carriers out there also have diabetes