Pseudotumor Cerebri Support Group
Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is a neurological disorder that is characterized by increased intracranial pressure, in the absence of a tumor or other diseases affecting the brain or its lining. Diagnosis requires brain scans and lumbar puncture. Characteristic symptoms are headache, transient visual obscurations or transient visual loss in one or both eyes usually lasting...
Hi To all !! Hope you all are doing being then yesterday !!
My best Friends have asked this ? wondering if any of you can give me an answer ??
I keep forgetting to ask the doc. I did ask the nurse in the beginning and I've forgotten what she said I know , sorry !!
the veins in the white part of my eye look horrible they have now for a few years even before being DX'ed they would always say to me ( THATS NOT NORMAL ) !!!
My guess is that it's alot from the pressure,am I close ??
They are extreamly curled,theres not one thats straight,not one !
some of them almost look like they are trying to curl around each other ??? Just curious if any one had any insight on this ??
xxxxxxxx Angie
My best Friends have asked this ? wondering if any of you can give me an answer ??
I keep forgetting to ask the doc. I did ask the nurse in the beginning and I've forgotten what she said I know , sorry !!
the veins in the white part of my eye look horrible they have now for a few years even before being DX'ed they would always say to me ( THATS NOT NORMAL ) !!!
My guess is that it's alot from the pressure,am I close ??
They are extreamly curled,theres not one thats straight,not one !
some of them almost look like they are trying to curl around each other ??? Just curious if any one had any insight on this ??
xxxxxxxx Angie
This seems to be a common problem ,with wearers experiencing irritation,etc.
It also suggests dry eye, some thing I think is quite common with us, IIHers. Have you tried eye drops?
I think you could benefit from some eye drops, give it a week , if not any better,time for a check up!
I would never let too much time pass as regards our eyes.It could be a sign of high pressure, which if true, and you are having these very obvious symptoms, I would feel happier if you got it checked out. ok? Cath.
I've never worn contacts ever,dry eye yes for sure also alot of irritation.This is something that started the same time all the IH started and before I was DX'ed with IH.They look horrible. & My pressure very well may be up alittle as I feel it is.I will try the drops maybe it will help.
Thanks a bunch .... Angie
The drops from the store will help. I find myself using them 5 or more times a day some days. The eye doctor said he would give me better drops if it's still a problem when I come back to see him.
I buy mine over the counter as well, Hollie, but maybe we should be getting a particular one from our Ophtht?
If, anybody can add to this, please do.
Haven't we enough problems all ready with out this now?! Cath
Mary
Trying to lighten the mood and laugh in the face of this dreaded illness.
FYI: I am down to 1.5 (375mg) of Diamox...no headaches, going down VERY slowly....I can get through the day without anything, but take it just to wean off...
I hope you all have an incredible weekend.
I just use visine's artificial tears. I did like the ones the tech at the optho's office put in my eyes better...the Gel ones Mary mentioned.
The optho seemed in a hurry to get done with me and it was the only time I've seen him. I go back the end of November.