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I was given the results of my MRI. It said I have mild small vessel ischemic disease in my brain. The problem is that the neurologist who ordered these saw me once and now I can't talk to her to know if I have dementia or not. I looked it up myself and have every symptom and it is very scary. I had one in 2015 saying the same thing.........I am going nuts not knowing and it has changed my life. I cry all of the time and very irritable. I feel so alone.
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Hopefully by now you have learned a bit more. Mild CSVD can be found on many scans and is often not symptomatic . Extensive disease is treated by keeping Blood Pressure and cholesterol controlled. I don’t think much is understood about it as brain diseases like MS, Parkinson, ALS, ME, etc. seem to share many symptoms. Since you have mild ischemia perhaps your GP could be helpful. Your neurologist may see your brain changes but not be able to offer more than your GP could. Meds for cholesterol, BP and depression if necessary are commonly prescribed by your family Dr. Best wishes
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Hi, @jodiis1. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry about the scariness of thinking you have every symptom of dementia and not knowing if that is the case.
You mentioned that you can't talk to the neurologist who ordered the MRI and diagnosed you with small vessel ischemic disease in your brain. Wondering if you could share more about why?