Optic neuritis and multiple sclerosisby
Living well
of the opticnerve, which is a bundle of nerve fibers in your eye that transfers visual information...
When I last lost my eye sight, the doctor told me that I had optic neuritis . I never heard of it...
Living with Optic Neuritisby
Aliesa George
for more than a month. While the acupuncture helped with pain management (pressure on the opticnerve = extreme headaches) It didn’t seem to be resolving the inflammation to calm the nerve and get things back to normal...
Is it MS related Optic neuritis or is it Neuromyelitis Opticaby
stuart
used to quantify the thickness of the opticnerve, can differentiate whether optic neuritis occurs in the context of MS or NMO: the opticnerve seems to be less thick in people with NMO than people with MS.
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Symptoms of MS: Recognizing and Treating Optic Neuritisby
Kim F.
about or even experienced firsthand its close relationship with optic neuritis, a condition that causes a wide range of vision problems. Ophthalmologists who specialize in optic neuritis and other MS...
Optic Neuritis and Exercise Guidelinesby
Aliesa George
’ve gotten on guidelines for exercising with an inflamed opticnerve.
When I asked my Neuro...
Since I’ve been dealing with a chronic case of optic neuritis for almost eight months…my exercise...
Optic Neuritis: Western Medicine – Helpful or Harmful?by
Aliesa George
as there is enough pressure on my opticnerve that I’ve spent the last two days in tears. Think it was about 9pm...
OK – Here’s part 2 in my Optic Neuritis story. This is how my health care providers...
Optic Neuritis as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosisby
stuart
translates to “swelling of the opticnerve.” It is important to know that optic neuritis can have different..., the most common one being optic neuritis. You could also have experienced optic neuritis and been told...
Optic Neuritis has more than one symptomby
Living well
Years ago, I was diagnosed with optic neuritis because I lost my sight in one eye..., but like other experiences I've had, I never think to associate it with MS!
Optic Neuritis is associated with MS, but not...
why did my optic neuritis get worse after using the eyedrops that an opthamologist had me on?
my fiancee has optic neuritis due to his ms. i thought it would be a good idea to have him see an opthamologist to see if they could help him. the doctor put him on two different types of eyedrops. one... to anyone they know or personally please let me know. if anyone has any advice on treating optic neuritis please...crap
Dx Optic Neuritis 10 yeasrs ago
Dx. with Optic Neuritis 10 years ago with a neg MRI, but now have left thigh paresthesia, poor concentration, fatigue, ect. Just had a MRI of C spine, ANA, ESR and more lab tests. Waiting on Neuro to call me. Does this sound like MS to you?Thanks so much!Amanda Faulk RN BSN
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What Are The Long Term Effects Of Multiple Sclerosis?
I had optic neuritis at age 18 and again at age 43 and then a six month bout with virtigo in1959. Now I feel tired all the time and seem at times to have trouble with my balance. I'm 78. Are my symptoms long term effects of MS? Robert N. Millingcrap
Optic Neuritis: How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Your Eyes & Vision
to travel through an inflamed opticnerve, I had no cavalry to call. No glasses to reverse.... It would be almost two full months before the ‘paint’ had washed away.
Optic neuritis is serious business and my vision....”
My advice. If you suspect optic neuritis, get in to see your neurologist quickly. Protect those baby blues...crap
What can an MS specialist do for me
I went to my neuro and he says that I have all the systems of MS. I had one instance of optic neuritis and one inactive lesion at the moment. In other words not enough to diagnose me clinically definitively. It's been a long time in pain to say the least the muscle pain and fatigue...crap
Do I have MS symptoms?
I am 23 years old and had optic neuritis a coupe years ago. Recently my MRI in my brain showed 2 lesions. My neurologist says it is no big deal and he does not want to do any further testing. I am also experiencing terrible headaches and neck pain. Tingling in my right arm and weakness in that same arm...crap
My MS story
Hello! My name is Brandy and I have been living with MS since I was 22. It started out as optic neuritis that took 2 months to heal. My neuro at the time wanted desperately to perform a lumbar puncture, but I refused. Those tests are archaic and should be outlawed, im my opinion. I went on over the next 4 years...crap
should I hurry and get life insurance before I get a diagnosis
I have had optic neuritis for a month and burning in my feet and legs for the past week. I have a brain MRI on Monday. Should I get life insurance before I get a diagnosis? Am I insurable if I am diagnosed with MS?
kvaneckcrap
Should i just give up on trying to get a diagnosis?
I have not been diagnosed with MS yet, but do have optic neuritis. i was diagnosed in June of 08. I also have numbness/tingling on the entire left side of my body. 2 spinal taps and a bunch... because i had another episode of optic neuritis. The pressure in my eye was horrible, and the blind spot seemed to be getting...crap
new and need some help
Last june i was diagnosed with optic neuritis in my left eye. I alsmo have numbness/tingling on the entire left side of my body. I was rushed into an MRI right away after seeing an eye specialist.... He has me on Gabapentin for nerve pain. He didnt seem to want to take the time to listen to what i had to say...crap