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Q: MRI and blood test results

asked by: raegjc on March 30th, 2009

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My daughter (19) started having seizures (only with blood tests and when thinking about blood test) a few months ago. Her doctor refered her to a neurologist for testing. She had an EEG which was fine. Her MRI IMPRESSION: "1. Mild to moderate bilateral ventricular white matter disease, unusual for a patient in this age group, and raises concern for demyelinating processes. 2. Fluid-like signal in the right mastoid air cells." My daughter had a convulsion while they were putting in the dye, so this is without contrast. When we saw the neruologist she said that after seeing the MRI, she would say that my daughter has MS.

She sent her for blood test. Results were: Cholesterol, HDL, LDL,all HIGH. ANA screen was POSITIVE. ANA titer 1:320. ANA pattern "Speckled pattern, associated with SLE, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease". ANA pattern 2, "Atypical speckled pattern, suspect SS-A Antibody (RO). Associated with Sjogrens.

What does all this point to?

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zigemyster

replied on April 3rd, 2009

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SLE = Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(SLE or Lupus)

Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system often defined by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth.

Sjogren's syndrome often accompanies other autoimmune disorders — such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. These diseases are marked by inflammation of your connective tissues, and it's common for people with Sjogren's syndrome to also have a connective tissue disorder.

NOTE: A positive ANA test by itself is not proof of lupus.

Lupus / Sjogrens & MS are all auto-immune disease...it is where the body's own immune system attacks itself.

I do hope that she is getting the best healthcare that she can.

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