brain atrophy 5-10%

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tracie,

since i now have brain atrophy, is this the same as stroke or is it

different??? and does this put me in the brain sarcoid category of

that 5-10%,not very hopeful???

thanks for all yaour info, i will see dr. sharma a week from monday in

la at usc

[Guest guest]

tracie,since i now have brain atrophy, is this the same as stroke or is it different??? and does this put me in the brain sarcoid category of that 5-10%,not very hopeful???thanks for all yaour info, i will see dr. sharma a week from monday in la at usc

I honestly don't know if your atrophy would be from TIA's (Transient Ischemic Attacks), CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accidents ie. stroke) or from sarc or vasculitis. Do take the films with you to Dr. Sharma. Also, if you have PFT's, Lung xrays, Ct's-- take them and the reports along.

I wouldn't worry about what group you fall into-- lets hope you are in the majority and will have a course that will resolve itself.

I know it's all scary, but to spend your precious energy worrying about what might be-- is to waste the joy of today. It's been a long road for me to learn that lesson, but hey, I should have been dead last year at the latest, and I'm no where near dying. (Should have put the money into saving that we are spending on life insurance, the return would have been better!!!!!!)

Take care, and ask Sharma about these issues.

Tracie

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