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I am facing problem optic neuritis and taking treatment from neurophysician , I want to know is it part of neurophysician treatment or any other specialist?

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Both neurophysician and iphthalmoligist ...  Read More

I am having optic neuritis from Jan , now wysolone tab tapping started 5 mg alternate day or 2.5 mg daily? Which one better approach?

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Both are similar. I would convert to hydrocortisone. So that SST can be done ...  Read More

Due to optic neuritis I am taking wysolone tab from last 7-8 month,from next week after tapping going to stop. What precaution should take care after stopped? Any specialist doctor need to discuss on this ?

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Monitor your Fbs and Ppbs, because steroids may increase sugar level.. Take regular medications prescribed by Doctor . ...  Read More

I am having optic neuritis taking wysolone, after tapping to 5 mg all good ,now started 5 mg alternate just after two alternate days in the left eyes feeling dark shadow today morning and took 5 mg wysolone today , what should I do ? Should I increase the dose or keep it daily 5 mg?

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Ask your ophthalmologist. From experience you will be on lifelong steroid suppression. Which is okay, but you should get advice what to do if you don’t have it or become unwell. Ideally should have em ...  Read More

In Nov 2020 I have issue with optic neuritis,took steroid till Jan 7 2021 stopped using taping as suggested by doctor. After 4 days once again faced same issue then took steroid injection and detected mog antibodies positive, taking steroids using tablet form till now 30 mg , now as per doctor suggestion need to tapping and stopped. My question how

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Hello, first thing you should not worry. Tension is one of the risk factors for recurrence. MOG related optic neuritis is known to recur. U fortunately you cannot know for sure. ...  Read More

Had dilated eye exam with indirect opthalmoscope and also eye pressure test. Results were normal. But my left eye still sees slightly darker shade of colors as compared to right eye. I am using most recent prescription glasses. If there was an issue with my optic nerve, would it be detected in the eye exam that was done ?

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Hi If your dilated fundus examination was normal then nothing to worry. Since you have same complaint kindly do color vision test and fields in nearby ophthal ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

I am having problem with optics neuritis, currently in steroid tab dose , currently taking 5 mg per day ,while making alternate 5 mg problem occuring Is there any medicine in ayurvedic alternate to steroid. My mog antibody is positive. Please let me know

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There is no direct alternate medicine to steroid in ayurveda. Ayurveda treats individual disease individual person. Medicine depends on the diagnosis. In case of auto immune diseases, ayurveda shows ...  Read More

I am suffering for optics neuritis from Jan 2021, taking wysolone tab . When I tapped from 20 mg to 10 mg wysolone, then starting body pain and fever daily once . I have consulted physician for fever and done blood ,urine ,chest x-ray and ultrasound, everything comes normal But last 3 weeks I am getting fever once in day ,taking one tab Dolo till

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So given the situation it’s probably better to get a covid test for the fever. Regarding your cortisol is is extremely low and could be fatal. However this is expected from being on steroids for opti ...  Read More

I had very minor accident in 2020.after few months i started to feel few symptoms on my right side of my body like mild stiffness etc. So I took mri in 2021, doc asked me to ignore , again I took in 2022, same report with same one white spot and in 2023 i took it again (attached here) which has same white spot.I consulted neurologist and she said,

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Need clinical evaluation ...  Read More

3 months back I suffered with optic neuritis.it as cured within 3 days. Now can I play cricket???

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Yes u can play. ...  Read More

What is the treatment for vestibular neuritis and what is the recovery period . Can it reoccur once treated

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It’s takes 7-10 days to resolve Take bed rest, avoid driving, jerky neck movements Consult ent specialist for complete management ...  Read More

Can vestibular neuritis trigger high blood pressure suddenly and then gradually subsides ? Also can vestibular neuritis episodes recurr with a week with same intensity?

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Better consult condition to evaluate ...  Read More

Does vestibular neuritis cause weakness in the body? What are its primary symptoms? How long does it take to get cured from it

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Vestibular neuritis is an inner ear disorder that causes symptoms such as sudden, severe vertigo, dizziness, balance problems, nausea and vomiting. Experts believe that viral infections cause vestibul ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with vestibular neuritis with inedequate compenstation. Want to know what is the meaning of inedequate compensation. Is there anything to worry about. Currently suffering alot with balance

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Good morning Vestibular neuritis is a condition of inner ear balance illness Compensation occurs by the brain (such as correction for the loss) If it doesnt happen the condition can go for permanent ...  Read More

Hyy for 1 month back I've diagnosed with vestibular neuritis after taking proper medication it is not going ..I'm still feeling like balance problem and dizziness and sensation in brain also ..what to do now help me ..I've also had tonsillectomy a year back

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Tonsillectomy is unrelated to vestibular neuritis. U need to be patient. Symptomatic relief in this disorder mostly takes time to get resolved. Continue to follow your doctor ...  Read More

My husband has a 35 years old.his eye was in problem.the left eye operation is done for glaucoma and cataract.but he didn't get a vision.the doctor saying the optic nerve is damage.there is any chance to get vision My husband says in frst of operation he doesn't get any light on eyes.but now he is saying the brightness is coming lightly.there is an

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Generally after severe optic nerve damage it is difficult to get vision back. One of the pioneers enters for Glaucoma LV PRASAD EYE HOSPITAL HYDERABAD. SANKARA NETHRALAYA CHENNAI. ...  Read More

Vision due to the side effects of ethambutol falls rapidly or gradually ?My OCT report is normal . I m a spinal TB patient. But from few days there is problem persisting in my vision.

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It's better to do a Field of vision/Perimetry test as well to rule out any signs of ethambutol toxicity. ...  Read More

I have undergone prk surgery 4 months ago but in my left eye vision is 6/9.Dr told me for optic nerve test

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Hello Information provided by you is insufficient to comment Kindly share your case file ...  Read More

Diagnosed with BPPV in February and now with vestibular neuritis in June. Are they related? What should I do?

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No,they are not the same. Please send all the reports. ...  Read More

In Indirect opthalmoscopy & Oct of optic nerve for glaucoma evaluation, glaucoma specialist also diagnosed for possible sign of optic neuritis/ optic neuropthy without patient complaining symptoms of optic neuritis ?

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Hello Your Ophthalmologist must have observed some signs suggestive of optic neuritis. Kindly share your case file and test reports so that I may guide you better ...  Read More

I am 43 year's old man and suffered optical neuritis on may 2016 1st attack and 2nd attack on oct 2017 presently taking azathioprine 100 per day Resently my MRI brain results this " Few discrete hyperintensity foci in FLAIR/ T2 weighted images seen in the bilateral front parietal and occipital periventricular white matter suggestive of chronic isch

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Recurrent optic neuritis has multiple causes. Few of these causes may be progressive. Please consult a Neurologist near you. ...  Read More

I had 2 attacks of optical neuritis now doctor put me on azathioprine 50 2 tab per day ,one tab evion ,1 tab. D Rise 2000 and 1 tab Benfomat forte per day now I have neck pain and little pain right wrist please tell me is it that related to my problem

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Since when it's happening? ...  Read More

Does optic nerve damage and inflammation caused by multiple sclerosis can be detected by Ophthalmologist in the clinic ?

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Some changes can be seen through the ophthalmoscope. However, if you have doubt, get a detailed neurological evaluation. Best regards. ...  Read More

Does Ophthalmologist doctor in the clinic by testing the retina of the eyes detect if there is inflammation of optic nerve ?

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Yes it is possible to diagnose optic nerve inflammation on examination which includes vision testing, pupil examination, colour vision, retinal examination, visual fields and if needed fluorescein ang ...  Read More

Can optic nerve be checked by indirect opthalmoscopy?? Is it possible to do it? I feel like there is a lot of pressure in my right eye.

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Yes optic nerve can be checked by indirect ophthalmoscope. You need to get your eye pressure measured. ...  Read More

I am suffering with optic nerve problem. Because these problem was came in infection in nerves so that is getting affected on optic nerve weakness. so I could not able the good vision and I am lossed the good. So please can you give me any suggestion in my problem Presently I am using the nurobion forte tablets using.

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Please share your prescription. ...  Read More

My daughter is 17 year old , diagnosed with optic atript at the age of 2..Is there any treatment?

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As such optic atrophy has no treatment. But please consult a neurologist or neurophthalmolgist to establish any cause for it. ...  Read More

Suffering from toxic optic neuropathy as cmc vellore as declared and losing sight day by day please help us.

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I went to get my eyes checked at Walmarts eye center because I can't see far away and after prescribing me glasses the lady that looked inside my eye said my optic nerve is bigger than most people's. She told me it could be swelling or I could of just been born like that but she doesn't know because she's not a doctor. My pressure test and flashing

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Hello It is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly share photos of your optic nerve so that I may guide you better Regards ...  Read More

Hi doctor ,i had no problem with my sight until in the last august i was in a daek room and wheb i got out to the sun i noticed a gray spot in my right eye i went to the doctor and i was diagnosed with optic and nervitis i was hospitalized for one week and they told me that they didnt define the cause, after a while i notice it only when i close my

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please share your prescriptions and reports. so that a proper advice can be given. ...  Read More

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