Was dx in October 2015 mild to mod atrophic changes in medial temporal lobe on right . Also mild cerebral atrophy..... I am nurse and was able to sit down and engage with my neurologist of my MRI Changes from MRI 3/14 2015 and one done on 10/2015. A pet scan ordered showed no early onset dementia or Alzheimer's but no suggestions of why I have the atrophy. I also have an extensive family history autoimmune disease in immediate family which include MS, RA AS, psoriatic Arthritis and Lupus
I had received Dx of HLAB-27 and Lupus after labs by my family doctor. I had asked to be tested because 2 of my children were HLAB-27 +. And father and Paternal grandmother had Lupus. When I followed up with a Rheumatologist he said tests were inconclusive. The only other hx Is I had asthma as a child and in 2013 had had 5 hospitalizations for pneumonia ....I had a lung biopsy which differential dx was BOOP ...... I was treated high dose steroids for 4 months .....I have some fibrosis......and take COZpd medication ...... Maybe steroids caused changes in my brain? Maybe auto immune related ..... Back to neurologist in 3 weeks Reumatologist next week..... It affects my life in that I repeat things sometimes 3/4 times a day .... Hard to remember what i did yesterday or if I talked to someone ..... I have anxiety and I am unorganized and get overwhelmed easily ..... I used to be the best at multitasking . As a single mama of 4 for 16 yrs, I had practice.
Not sure if anything I just said helps..... I will report anything new I hear but as of now ...... I too am still seeking answers.
Please keep updated and any new info I hear while I am researching, I will be sure to let you know.
I also will be praying for answers . God Bless you and give you favor and discernment.
Sincerely, Denise