MS Questions #2

I also asked Dr Kipp the following;

The progression of MS is described as unique and different for every MS sufferer; almost random. Yet there seems to be a set group of symptoms MS patients suffer from, and, a set group of symptoms MS sufferers don't suffer from. Does MS affect specific areas of the brain?

His answer [again] was a qualified yes. MS does seem to affect certain areas of the brain more than others, however you can probably find a MS patient with lesions in any particular area of the brain.

I also asked;

Lesions show up in MRI's as grey, so as I age will subsequent MRI's show a 'greying' brain, as lesions appear  randomly throughout my brain?

His answer [was a kind of scary] no. New lesions may appear, but generally the current lesions will show up darker and darker as cells die.


[my summation] So, it appears MS has an affinity for certain areas of the brain, and continues to attack those areas throughout the course of the disease.

The cause of the disease is like a glutton at a buffet. It will eat anything, but prefers the dessert tray.