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Small vessel ischemic white matter disease

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Feb 1, 2024 | Replies (39)

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@claudia72

I am 72 and just had a brain MRI wo contrast today. Already got the results. I have had weird symptoms for years but only now have things gotten to the point where I decided to try and find out what's up due to my husbands nagging me to see someone (ha! ha!) My family physician wants me to see a neurologist but there are only two here in Santa Fe, NM & I cannot get in until July 27!!! I wondered whether anyone has been to the Mayo in Jacksonville, Florida and has a recommendation for a good neurologist there. I wish we could go to the Arizona Mayo, because it would be a day's drive. However, for some oddball reason, the AZ. Mayo will not accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employees Program. It's been this way for years and its really quite sad. Years ago, I had to go all the way to the Minnesota Mayo. By the way, my MRI came out with Mild, nonspecific white matter disease but that demyelinating disease, including MS cannot be excluded and to consider a contrast MRI next. I have a history of kidney disease, been in remission for many many years now, and also wondered about that contrast material used. Seems like it can potentially really mess up kidneys. Anyone know anything about that? Thank you & have a beautiful Sunday!

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@claudia72 my MRI also shows white matter disease. Based on my investigation into this matter, it’s very common as we age so I wouldn’t stress over it.