Understand your Brain Scan: MS MRI

In this video, I share my screen with you and review an Multiple Sclerosis MRI scan. Want to understand your brain scan? Then start watching this video on MS MRI right now!
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NOTE: Make sure to talk to your provider before ANY treatment decision. We hope to educate, empower and energize those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. This channel consists of a collection of formal lectures and informal video clips about MS (and in this care MS MRI)to help education others. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational/educational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any of our videos. They are just to help educate you about the condition guys!

[@WorkingK9]

Yes please, I’d love a video where you describe the parts of the brain and how lesions can affect them

[@DrMattiLabbratt]

I too would find that immensely useful as the more I understand about my MS, the less frightened I feel about it. I realise that many patients feel the opposite way and really would rather know as little as possible as it scares them more and that’s ok xx

[@meloneyparker]

It would be awesome if you would map the brain and describe the functions of the different parts. Is it even possible to do a map with related functions? It blows my mind (it actually hurts my brain) to think about mapping out brain function, but it is such an interesting topic.

[@savannahpage8706]

I would enjoy this too. I find it extremely interesting whenever my neurologist speaks about locations and my impairments.

[@lisancristo8214]

I would like to see more of both Brain and Spine

[@martinm8991]

That split-screen was a great idea, seeing on right which "floor" that cut on the left is from. Yes, yes, yes!

[@AaronBosterMD]

Glad you liked it!

[@timmyjoel5792]

Great video, I wish my Neuro had the time and patience to step through like this with me!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks Dr. Boster! Yes! I love this format. Understanding what is happening in our brain and CNS helps me by taking away the mystery and scary “unknowns.” Knowledge is power.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Excellent!

[@marennelson5981]

These scans are SO interesting! You mentioned in this presentation that sometimes lesions shrink. I'd be interested to know more about what that really means.

[@nyahmanismommy]

Yes I had one doctor tell me he's surprised I'm not in a wheelchair after seeing my MRI.. which I hate he told me bc it's all I think about. He even said he double chk to make sure he had the right patient. Maybe go through some MRI'S & tell us what kinda symptoms the patient's have or any additional details about their treatment.

[@msguidedbits9511]

Thank you Dr. Boster! I would love if you talked about the areas of the brain, and some of the symptoms that can be caused, relative to the locations of the brain lesions. 🧡🙏🏼

[@seebee3763]

I would love to know the parts of the brain! And as others have said what kind of symptoms would you have with different locations. So interesting!

[@Teslakoils]

Love these past videos showing the MRIs!! I’d love to see one going over some of the “fancy doctor talk” and explaining it in a simple way if possible lol

[@nickramirez9847]

Aaron, this was really interesting! I was just diagnosed with CIS and have yet to start any DMTs. I found out about your channel because my mom (who unfortunately passed away from cancer 2 weeks ago) said you were great. She loved watching your videos and enjoyed your sense of humor. Just wanted to let you know you made a positive impact on my mom who was helping me navigate this entire situation and felt compelled to let you know. Thank you again for all you do - it means the most in my life right now!

[@JP-kl1mj]

Hi Dr. Boster, how are you? If someone had lesions on the brain, a normal spinal tap and no lesions on the spine, how many lesions on the brain and what location would determine an MS diagnosis ? I'm learning a lot from you so please post more videos about MRI's. : )

[@andreacatura3382]

Love these. I would really love to see a video that discusses lesions In relation to symptoms. For example, if I have a lesion in the exact same place as someone else, does it mean we will have the same symptom and conversely, whether or not people with the same symptom have a lesions in the same place. 🤷‍♀️

[@charlesboster4035]

Very interesting. The technical medical information clarifies a lot of your previous videos and comments. I found this helpful for me because of my limited understand of the physical effects of MS on the brain. Thanks

[@AaronBosterMD]

Thanks Dad!

[@usualobject0]

What I want to know is where the white spots are, how does it affect you? For example, I have a lesion on my brain stem. What symptoms might I experience ?

[@leahshope9958]

I agree, I do my own research but definitely would prefer to hear from Dr. Boster's perspective!

[@msguidedbits9511]

I have lesions on my brain stem as well. As I understand, they cause more problems than lesions elsewhere in the brain, because there isn't as much possibility for the brain to reroute signals around them.

[@traceylong4339]

Dr. Boster, hello from Southern Ohio! THANK YOU for your very thoughtful, creative and understandable videos! What a great MS Warrior you are! I’ve had MS since 2011, so I truly appreciate all the advocating you do on behalf of MS patients! I cannot imagine how crazy busy you are with your personal life and practice, yet you care enough to take time and share your wealth of wisdom! THANK YOU for fighting the good fight along with the MS community! God bless you & your family as well as your practice! Tracey

[@cesaredo]

Yes Dr. B please show more videos like that

[@andrewreisinger6860]

I'm 50 and my ventricles are HUGE with periventricular spots all around them. I'm amazed I can still (kinda) walk.

[@janabailey1177]

Yes, I like looking at the brain MRIs, and anything to do with the brain in this format! Very interesting!

[@brandipenman9137]

Yes!! More!! Could you talk about Pons?

[@ceceliaweller]

Yes please. This has explained a LOT to me! I have severe disease and have several black holes according to my MS neurologist. This helped me to visualize what is going on! Thank you

[@amydejong2051]

Yes. this was great! Thank you!

[@WorkingK9]

These are my favorite videos! Thank you so much!

[@emmas3771]

Great video, would love to see a cervical spine one. Thanks.

[@davewolfe731]

I find this format very useful so keep it up and the more the merrier. Thanks again for all you do, it's much appreciated.

[@ncfd32]

I love the format! Please do more!

[@doctorken2k]

You are the man, Doc!

[@heatherh6251]

Excellent video!! Thank you so much!! This is exactly the type of video I was in search of when I was first researching MS after my first MRI! Thank you!!

[@laurahines4923]

I like the new format!

[@onemrbelvedere1]

Oh my God, do I want more technical detail talks like this. It's dumb, but it actually makes me feel a little more in control if I can understand a bit of what the data is showing.

[@andrewreisinger6860]

Love these brain scan videos!

[@kathydillon5244]

Love the format of the MRI video, ty

[@James-hx1db]

This was an awesome video. Really enjoyed your commentary here!

[@saras2302]

This was great! I would love to see more videos like this.

[@2listening1]

Yes on the parts of the brain tutorial! 👍 🧠

[@deb2782]

Super interesting. Yes more!

[@candyduncan1261]

Morning Dr B. I would Love more videos like this, and going over my personal one like this in clinic. Have a wonderful Monday!!!

[@Denisewithonei]

This was very interesting and informative. Due to annual insurance changes (not by choice) I have seen several neurologists and never diagnosed, but MS was suspected. I have had several brain MRIs with and without contrast with multiple lesions found. None of the neurologists were able to view all of the MRIs even with my permission.

[@anotherusernameacct]

Aaron, Thank you for all the detail. These are great videos! I appreciate all the detail. Please keep doing these. Have A Great Day! John Pedroza

[@rc4156]

Loved this video and would really like to see more like this. As patients we get told if we have new lesions but for most of us that's all we get told, yet you've just shown us there's so much more that can be observed from MRI scans!

[@Martin72ism]

This is great, thank you for explaining MRIs for us, would love to see more.

[@tj3762]

I love seeing the side by side. I learn something new every day as a transcriptionist. You showed me my MRI in clinic with my 1 lesion and it was very helpful to see it. Not one neurologist ever did that and I had a ton of MRIs. 😊♥️

[@superlegboy9746]

Thank you Aaron Boster MD, most informative.

[@paulhatch7735]

Hi Dr. B Absolutely love this type of learning video! The MRI has always been intriguing for me, being able to watch this with you explaining as you go through different sections/parts of the brain is the best explanation I’ve ever had! Thank you!! Please do more MRI videos. Again thank you Dr.B for all you do for all of us! Regards,

[@laurielatour2862]

Thank you! Would LOVE to see more of these discussions; I learn so much! Yes, please go down the cervical spine. Is a functional MRI useful? Would like to learn more about those. You are a great teacher! Thanks again!

[@carriedeaton5478]

Thank you for making these videos. You provide us with so much information in words we can understand. I have gone from completely ignorant about my condition, to feeling empowered. I always recommend your channel to anyone with questions about MS. Thank you for everything you do for our community.

[@Droidzi]

great talk through - thanks

[@lemonpeelangelfish]

Thank you Dr Boster this was so helpful when I was looking at my own MRI. My neurologist spent about 4 minutes on my MRI….so I got a copy and went over it with you (using this video) 😁 One of your many videos that have been so incredibly informative.

[@gdsaustralia]

Excellent video thanks. I love looking at my MRIs before I get the report to see if I can work out what it’s going to say. I know not much and I would love to see more of these videos. Btw since having Lemtrada in 2017 nothing at all has shown up new on scans. Fully awesome ,, thanks for making MS interesting:-)

[@jjen5045]

Would love to see more of these videos. Explain as much as you like and want.

[@cherylwalter73]

Love this!! Do more!

[@Shelby-cf1sc]

Love the format! Keep em coming.

[@AaronBosterMD]

More to come!

[@eduardoramosb]

This explains a lot and helps make sense of MRIs. Would like to see more. The blue line showing the “floor” gives a very sense of location.

[@as534u]

Would love an anatomy lesson. Physiology as a bonus. Have a good day doc.

[@randholtham8493]

This was good keep it up!

[@Sasha-16june]

This was very informative. Thank you

[@jellybeansi]

This helped me find some of the lesions I couldn't see on my first viewing, thank you.

[@hollycoleman2294]

I love the videos of interpreting MRIs. It makes me more familiar with what I’m looking at when my doctor reviews my MRI results. It makes us all more informed patients. Knowledge is power💪

[@jesswithms02]

Thanks for taking the time to explain the process. As long as I have had this disease, one would think that I could understand all of it, but no way! I learn something new everyday. I really liked the periventricular explanation, especially since I personally have a ton of tiny “Dawson Fingers “ on both sides (which look like tiny banana shapes to me 😉). Appreciate your videos! 🧡

[@tracyconway3758]

Yes, I like these kinds of videos.

[@lisaloprestodehart1606]

Are lesions only on certain areas to be considered ms or can you have lesions in any part of brain on white matter? Also can you only have lesions on the brain and not on spine to have ms?

[@rickbailey6084]

Good video, thanks for docsplaining! I would love to hear more and see video discussing c-spine scans.

[@heatherdaniels2627]

Yes, these presentations are so good! I'm hoping you'll show ones of the spinal cord as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@MK-fi6mh]

Doctor great explanation -

[@Calamitygirl]

This is amazing! Would love to see more of them….thank you Dr. Sir Boster

[@lynnebutters6908]

That was great, look forward to more. I would like it if you explained the different areas of the brain

[@AaronBosterMD]

Noted!

[@mattz5275]

Absolutely fascinating as always. You're the man! what else can I say besides thank you for all you do. 🙏

[@AaronBosterMD]

Much appreciated

[@reitae]

I know that this is an older video, but I am so happy to have found it!! Thank you so very much for doing this!! I am currently in a relapse & have been searching for hours to find any info I could about my current MRI results. I would love to see & learn about C Spine MTIs as well as other MRI studies. This information actually lowers my stress levels as I can understand what is actually happening to me. I'm not sure if others feel that way. I appreciate you more than you know.

[@juiceten711]

Love it!!!

[@deanhamblett2840]

I loved the video it was brilliant well Explained I have been learning about the Endo crying system at the minute love it

[@DeborahPiens]

I am very much enjoying this format. Thank you.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@brendasears9650]

Fascinating format and yes please on cervical spines!

[@saniya7649]

Thank you for the detailed explanation! My colleagues and senior nurses are totally useless. Greetings from Germany! I found it quite helpful! Thank you once again.

[@AuntTooters]

This is very informative. I have never (until now) been explained how my MRI is read. Thanks! And yes - a similar explanation for the spine would be helpful too.

[@mammaof3tz]

Love what you do! Enjoying, wish you could read my scan for MS

[@roberture5903]

As always,excellent job explaining this to us. Thankyou again and have a great day.

[@roberture5903]

I was wondering though how the lesions in certain areas affect our functions.

[@susannahhamel5180]

I love this, more more more please doctor 🤗💃

[@alisonw4901]

Yes, more please! I would be particularly interested in understanding what's being looked at in the spine MRI as I had one yesterday and can't make heads or tails (snicker) of the images. Thanks bunches for all your videos. They've helped me immensely to understand MS and be more proactive in my care and symptom management.

[@vickydittfield9822]

Fantastic!Bless YOU & your work ❣️Any day I can learn from you, I enjoy your format ~ Such a Marvelous gift & Such an appreciated advocate!

[@AaronBosterMD]

Thank you so much!

[@stephanieortiz9624]

Loved this & learning what my MS specialist is looking for MRI to MRI.

[@lw5682]

Very helpful, thanks Dr. B! I do like this type of video, but I like any video that you do🙂

[@AaronBosterMD]

Awesome, thank you!

[@davidflewitt1671]

fantastic information, helped me understand a bit more

[@ericag2233]

Yes, this was great.

[@mirjam1811]

That is a YES, for me as well. When I got the diagnosis in 2021, I looked for these kinds of images. I wanted to know that what was on my brain, other MS patients had as well. Also that you explain to us what we see, where we see it and what part of our body it’s effect. Last December I had a new attack and instead of being in the brain it was now in my spine. That news freaked me out. As I looked online I could not find the information I wanted. Oke long story short, teach me as much as you can! Thanks for all you have taught me already. You have given me a peace of mind when I have had questions. I wish we had a neurologist like you in the Netherlands.

[@janienah]

I would love more MRI videos please 😊

[@erinschulten4651]

This is very helpful! A video on the different brain parts and what each area is responsible for would be helpful!

[@famasmaster2000]

Awesome !! Thank you. I find myself binge watching your channel and it's just phenomenal and so informative. Thanks for doing this 😀

[@AaronBosterMD]

Welcome!

[@abbypaige6682]

Yes I would like to see more.😃

[@AirF0rce82]

Really helpful video, thanks so much for making this!

[@AaronBosterMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@womblebuckley5308]

More videos- yay! This is really interesting and easy to follow. The names of parts of the brain and what they are associated with would be fun. Also if there are parts where lesions are more noticeable for their effect on the patient’s life than others.

[@tanyadownsphotograph]

This was so very informative! Thank you.

[@AaronBosterMD]

So glad!

[@l.hoffman8907]

Very informative.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Glad you think so!

[@janieparry4372]

Absolutely would love more videos explains the MRI and lesions of the brain as well as spine.

[@daxmas625]

Thank Dr Aaron. Dax in Wross Utah

[@daxmas625]

Dax in Wross Cross Utah

[@kathywenner7327]

THIS was fantastic and Very Informative. Like to see more of the brain/spine and what brain/spine functions are affected by a lesion.

[@jeanneshaffer1355]

I would love to see something similar of the thoracic spine!

[@dionneamma1333]

You are The Best

[@redskins2699ify]

this is great! would love to hear more about the different parts of the brain :)

[@Sandi533]

Thx for being so so clear! It’s your love for the work, knowledge. Appreciated. I scare to get the scan , knowledge is helpful.

[@AaronBosterMD]

You are so welcome