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Brain MRI
I recently had an MRI.
I am 83 years old. Very active. Volunteer to several organizations. Walk 2 miles several times a week
MRI report stated I have advanced white matter leukoaraiosis. Is that somewhat normal for a 83 year old brain?
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What I read is that this is a common finding as we age. What type of doctor did you see and what symptoms do you have? Do you know why they had you get the MRI?
https://radiologyinplainenglish.com/what-is-leukoaraiosis/
Neurologist at Mayo Clinic
I had previously had 2 seizures. One in February Second in April.
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gmamrj, a recent study showed the 97% of people over 70 have advanced leukoaraiosis. Why was the MRI requisitioned, would be a question I'm possibly too polite to ask.
You lifestyle is certainly protecting those gray areas. Low vitamin D is often seen in association with leukorariosis. You might ask for a serum d lab.