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Small vessel ischemic white matter disease

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Feb 1 7:23am | Replies (39)

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@SusanEllen66

@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.

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Susan, thanks for the encouraging words. Yes, I have researched much today on white matter disease. The problem is that I have peripheral neuropathy in my toes-both feet, been going on for about 2 1/2 - 3 years. It started after I got the 3rd covid shot (first booster) and I have been getting sharp, stabbing pains in my head- same spot. Only lasts a couple of seconds and is very random. Sometimes I get nothing like that for weeks or even months, then zap! It’s the weirdest thing. And I am constantly fatigued, which for me isn’t normal as I spent 34 years in wildfire management & before that I studied ballet and modern dance… I am
very active but getting less so as of late. Something isn’t right and my doctor is suggesting possible MS. But you are right- stressing over it, is not going to be helpful. I have a 13 mm lesion so, really I am dumbfounded! Will
Continue to try and educate myself with information from only legitimate sites like the Mayo. Sorry for my lengthy replies! Gotta try and sleep now so I hope you have a good nights rest. 😴