What disease causes white spots on the brain and spine?

Question

My mother in law has the following symptoms and has been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Her MRI's show white spots on her brain and spine

She has been losing mobility in her legs and getting weaker

She's been tested for the following:

Lack of vitamins and minerals - results were negative

syphilis - negative

spinal infection - negative

If you don't have an answer, a link to a website with additional information would be helpful.

thanks,

Answer 1

Systemic lupus, lyme disease? I know lyme disease tests are extremely inaccurate, but there's some special test that's more accurate.. Good luck, I'm sorry for what's happening to your MIL! Good luck!!!

"Forty-seven patients were identified as possible MS patients. Many had brain lesions on their MRIs, consistent with MS 61%. CSF was constant with MS in 46 % of the patients. The final breakdown of the 47 patients was: 21 MS, 15 LD, 7 had findings constant with both LD and MS. Thirteen patients responded to antibiotics but only those who had CSF findings consistent with LD."