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It is a test for problems with attention. Can be effected not only by inattention secondary to mild cognitive impairment ( whatever that might be from ) but also things like anxiety.

[/b]IF treatment of blocked veins can slow or stop the progression of disability that will be a step in the right direction since the CRABS fall short on that. The myelin plaques that have caused scarring may not heal and therefore the fixed disability won't either but the areas of active myelin inf...

EJC wrote: Emma has been delighted with the recent procedure and has noticed a dramatic visual improvement. Refraction shows improved acuities from 6/9 to 6/75 each eye, together with improved ocular movements, opthalmoscopy also identifies less pronounced chorio retinal deposits as noted from prev...

Have you had your level checked? If not, it is a good idea to have a 25(OH)D and a 1,25 (OHD)2 level checked at a reputable lab (Lab Corp or Mayo lab are the best) as soon as possible and aim for a level around 80ng/ml. Anything more than that and you are adding a significant risk to yourself. Alter...

One more thing. A urinary tract infection ( UTI ) can worsen the Psychosis. Ask if she has had a recent Urine analysis ( UA ) and if not would they consider doing one.

Sisterluke....very sorry to hear about your mother. Just a couple of thoughts. Use them as you feel right. The brain damage from late stage MS can cause both the pseudobulbar affect ( uncontrollable laughing and crying ) and Psychosis ( auditory and visual halucinations ). Additionally the Psychosis...

Just a thought........as a layperson.... Not every person with elevated lipids/ cholesterol has Atherosclerotic/ vascular disease. Other factors like genetics, hypertension, Diabetes etc make it more likely that this person will develop the vascular complications of the elevated Cholesterol. Cholest...

Hi jenf, I am posting for the first time but have been reading this website for sometime and wondered if you could answer a question on your MRV. Did they find collaterals having developed above the IJ blockage and if so where were they draining to? The presence of collaterals would be a strong indi...