Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-27 Thread Judy Baker
I know that when they suspect someone of Alhzeimer's they scan the brain to look for lesions. I know this because my mom has Alhzeimer's. Sue Zieke [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/25/06 11:48 PM has anyone ever heard that as some people age they get lesions in their brains, that are not ms or really

Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, from what I've learned so far, as we age, all of us, our brains shrink at least 2% per year, more for those afflicted with TM-MS,etc.. I thought that any changes- seen on C.T. or MRI probably represent some sort of disease such as mini strokes, atherosclerosis... where did you

Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-27 Thread Poonam Mahadev Thapa
Frank So if one's brain is not shrunk by a shrink it has less chances of shrinking with age?? Nima My brain was shrunk years ago by a psychiatrist, so maybe that's why it's expanding!! F

Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-27 Thread BobbyJim
:50 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain - Well, from what I've learned so far, as we age, all of us, our brains shrink at least 2% per year, more for those afflicted with TM-MS,etc..-I thought that any

[TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-25 Thread Sue Zieke
has anyone ever heard that as some people age they get lesions in their brains, that are not ms or really anything to worry about.. it is just a part of their aging? sue