Brain calcification stones. Can you recommend a specialist?

[advancebooking]

Hi,

 

I wanted to know if you can reccomend a good neuro specialist who has experience with brain calcification stones

 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/brain-calcification#:~:text=Surgical removal of the calcified,some cases of intractable seizures.&text=By contrast%2C most cases can,with a single antiepileptic medication.

 

I have to go to Bumrungrad as they have the CT scan that I did in 2008 and 7 yrs later showing the brain stone. Last time I went the dr said just keep checking it very 5 yrs to see its not getting bigger. I want the radiologist to compare the size between then and now and therefore should go back to BRG. Are day to day radiologist dr able to accurately measure any difference in sizes. I assume that Im completely reliant on the experience of the radiologist working on that day?

 

I read on google dr 

''Surgical removal of the calcified focus has been used in some cases of intractable seizures. By contrast, most cases can be managed with a single antiepileptic medication.''

 

I would like to know if there are any medications or vitamins available actually. 

 

My only symptoms in last year or two are short term memory issues and when I write English some Im mixing letters up. Not all the time. Also waking up in early hours but think most middle aged men do this. I also have some anger issues. 3 years ago I was having significant memory issues but found out I was deficient in copper, zinc and B12. Been taking them on and off for years now and have significantly improved these issues. 

 

thanks

 

[FritsSikkink]

A radiologist takes the picture, then a specialized doctor will have a look at that picture.

[Sheryl]

Radiologist can certainly measure size and compare to prior sizes

 

Of course there are anti-epileptic medications here, many in fact. But it sounds like you do not have seizures? In which case they would not be indicated.

 

The article you site is specific to people with intractable seizures.  Meaning epilepsy that cannot be controlled by medication. Not the mild symptoms you mention.

 

Nobody is going to surgically remove a brain  calcification for the sort of things you mention (even if they are due to the calcification, which they might not be since these are common phenomena especially as one ages. )

 

Could you please specify what the actual problem/symptoms are that you are concerned about? Calcifications are found in brain CTs of about one third of older people and usually require no treatment.

 

There are no medications that will cure these calcifications. Rather, medications are used to treat serious symptoms like seizures if present.

 

 

[advancebooking]

I dont have seizures but notice my memory is not so good. And sometimes mixing up English letters when writing. When typing on this keyboard often pressing the wrong key. Used to have it memorized but now having issues. 

 

Its maybe approaching 5 to 10 years since the last CT on my brain and they did say to check it. Can you recommend a specialist at BRG? thanks

[Sheryl]

19 hours ago, advancebooking said:

I dont have seizures but notice my memory is not so good. And sometimes mixing up English letters when writing. When typing on this keyboard often pressing the wrong key. Used to have it memorized but now having issues. 

 

Its maybe approaching 5 to 10 years since the last CT on my brain and they did say to check it. Can you recommend a specialist at BRG? thanks

This doctor is a neurologist who specializes in memory and cognition issues

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/ketchai-suavansri

[Dirk Z]

23 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

A radiologist takes the picture, then a specialized doctor will have a look at that picture.

A radiographer (technician) makes the images and the radiologist asseses them.

[Srikcir]

Have you been checked for dyslexia and ADHD ?

[GreasyFingers]

14 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Have you been checked for dyslexia and ADHD ?

Or for old age?

[swm59nj]

The OP might have old age.  But at least he has the intelligence to take care of his health and ask intelligent questions. 
More so than some people on here

[12Gon]

On 1/3/2024 at 3:03 PM, Sheryl said:

Radiologist can certainly measure size and compare to prior sizes

 

Of course there are anti-epileptic medications here, many in fact. But it sounds like you do not have seizures? In which case they would not be indicated.

 

The article you site is specific to people with intractable seizures.  Meaning epilepsy that cannot be controlled by medication. Not the mild symptoms you mention.

 

Nobody is going to surgically remove a brain  calcification for the sort of things you mention (even if they are due to the calcification, which they might not be since these are common phenomena especially as one ages. )

 

Could you please specify what the actual problem/symptoms are that you are concerned about? Calcifications are found in brain CTs of about one third of older people and usually require no treatment.

 

There are no medications that will cure these calcifications. Rather, medications are used to treat serious symptoms like seizures if present.

 

 

I admit that I don't have much knowledge in this field. Anyways, would EDTA be able to help cleaning up the arteries?

[gargamon]

29 minutes ago, 12Gon said:

Anyways, would EDTA be able to help cleaning up the arteries?

Yes, of course. Just like drinking bleach cured covid.

 

Some people shouldn't peruse the internet for medical info. Too many rabbit holes. 

[Sheryl]

1 hour ago, 12Gon said:

I admit that I don't have much knowledge in this field. Anyways, would EDTA be able to help cleaning up the arteries?

 

1. The calcification is not in arteries.

 

2. And in any event  "The best available evidence does not support the therapeutic use of EDTA chelation therapy in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. " https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1282574/

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

On 1/3/2024 at 10:25 PM, advancebooking said:

I dont have seizures but notice my memory is not so good. And sometimes mixing up English letters when writing. When typing on this keyboard often pressing the wrong key. Used to have it memorized but now having issues. 

 

Its maybe approaching 5 to 10 years since the last CT on my brain and they did say to check it. Can you recommend a specialist at BRG? thanks

I have those exact same problems and I'm pretty sure I don't have a stone in my brain.

While I haven't had it diagnosed, I think I have mild dyslexia. My memory problems are age related.