keane
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I'm in the process of getting all of my records together for an umcoming referral to the Mayo clinic. On my last Nerologist visit, he indicated that he was basically stumped and only time will tell. He really thought I should go to the Mayo for 2nd opinion. He briefly discussed my MRI, but stated that it was not significant. My wife and I got the impression that he was uncomfortable with his lack of diagnosis and wanted us to go elsewhere.
In reviewing my MRI report, there was a mention of two foci of increased FLAIR signal, likely secondary to inflammation or demylination. Frankly, I'm annoyed that this was not mentioned. 5 years ago I had an MRI that was completely normal (related to hypertension).
My wife also asked me to note in the 1st visit that I've recently developed an embarrasing laugh that pops up even when I only feel mild humor. It usually pops up in the most embarrasing situations. Also, I can't seem to eat a meal without powerful hiccups, which is totally new to me. The doctor said nothing, but his report said these were significant. EMG was also mildly abnormal. The complaint that initially took me to the neuro was left hand weakness. Reflexes were hyper in one arm and leg, but absent in the left ankle, which is severely atrophied due to a partial joint fusion years ago from a football injury.
Does anyone know if FLAIR signals are common?
In reviewing my MRI report, there was a mention of two foci of increased FLAIR signal, likely secondary to inflammation or demylination. Frankly, I'm annoyed that this was not mentioned. 5 years ago I had an MRI that was completely normal (related to hypertension).
My wife also asked me to note in the 1st visit that I've recently developed an embarrasing laugh that pops up even when I only feel mild humor. It usually pops up in the most embarrasing situations. Also, I can't seem to eat a meal without powerful hiccups, which is totally new to me. The doctor said nothing, but his report said these were significant. EMG was also mildly abnormal. The complaint that initially took me to the neuro was left hand weakness. Reflexes were hyper in one arm and leg, but absent in the left ankle, which is severely atrophied due to a partial joint fusion years ago from a football injury.
Does anyone know if FLAIR signals are common?