I had my MRI today. This was my fourth one since last June, and the third one of my head. I asked the tech what "increased signal" meant, as that was what they put on my last MRI report. He said it means there is an "active disease process." I already know I have 18 lesions. Does that mean more are forming, or are the existing ones active? Is there a way to tell? He had a heck of a time getting the needle in for the contrast dye. He tried my arm without success, then looked at the back of my hand and stated he didn't think he could do it there and said he would have to do the index finger near the knuckle. I begged him not to, as I have a load of transcription to do this weekend. He agreed to try the back of the hand and finally got it going. Glad that is over! I'm tired tonight, so I will keep this short (that's a new one for me, eh? lol)Be well, my friends.~Jlynn
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Oh, about the shortness of breath and tightening in my chest, I did check back in my previous symptom lists, and the tightening started long before I started the Copaxone. I had originally chalked it up to anxiety, but now I am thinking it is what they call the MS Hug. Is anyone very familiar with that? I do also occasionally get very sharp pains near my shoulder blades that make it hard to breath. They are similar to gas pains, only too far up to be that. I had asked my neuro about them back in August when I first met with him, and he said, \"MS does not cause pain, dear.\" Idiot...
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You were so brave today.Much better than I would have done given all those sticks.I\'m also chicken going into those MRI\'s.I admire you for your spunk!Rest well & have a nice weekend.HUGS*****