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[|Human|] I became very ill about 7 1/2 months ago with e-coli. In hospital my eyes were extremely light sensitive and my left side was extremely weak. both legs now are affected (hips are stiff and painful as well as lower back) and it is very painful and difficult to walk. The MRI of the brain showed post infectious process, vasculitis and demylination. The MRI of the spine showed significant degeneration. The EMG showed a problem with the muscles in my back but nowhere else. I am at a loss...I have been tested and do not have MS.
[|AI|]  Hello, You mention the degeneration noted in the MRI of the brain as well as the spine.  And the fact, you've been ruled out from having MS. You may be suffering from what would now be considered a CHRONIC sequela of what may have been an Acute desalinating event triggered by an overactive response by your immune system causing damage to the nervous system.  Alternatively, there may have been a VIRAL infection (superimposed upon the E.cold infection) that triggered the desalinating process in the central nervous system. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.