Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
For the past few days I've had eye pain....feels like pressure behind my eye. I've had this before when I've had optic neuritis but, I also have a lot of twitching of my lower eye lid. I haven't had that before. Have any of your experienced this?
I'm thinking this is something unrelated to my RA but since I'm so new to this I thought I'd ask here.
I'm thinking this is something unrelated to my RA but since I'm so new to this I thought I'd ask here.
Am having what feels like sand under my eye lids about 72 hours after MTX dose - have been tracking it for 6 weeks now - It's also impacting mid range and distance vision and if I work on laptop for 20 minutes or more at a time it takes a couple of hours for the vision to return to where it was - MBDs2 took my keys and will only give them to me if I can see something clear - she tells me something to look at, describe and if I get it, I get the keys, if not, she drives
Peace
Bluedogs2
The Blues
Optic neuritis usually affects one eye, although it may occur in both eyes simultaneously. Optic neuritis symptoms may include:
Pain. Most people who develop optic neuritis experience eye pain that's worsened by eye movement. Pain associated with optic neuritis usually peaks within several days.
Vision loss. The extent of vision loss associated with optic neuritis varies. Most people experience at least some temporary reduction in vision. If noticeable vision loss occurs, it usually develops over the course of hours or days, and may be worsened by heat or exercise. Vision loss may be permanent in some cases.
Loss of color vision. Optic neuritis often affects the perception of colors. You may notice that the colors of objects, particularly red ones, temporarily appear "washed out" or less vivid than normal.
Flashing lights. Some people with optic neuritis report seeing flashing or flickering lights.
The signs and symptoms of optic neuritis may be indications of an autoimmune disorder called multiple sclerosis. In 15 to 20 percent of people who eventually develop multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis is their first symptom
Here is the site I was on - Johns Hopkins was too confusing to me on this:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/optic-neuritis/DS00882/DSECTION=symptoms
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eye-twitching/MY00102/DSECTION=causes
Peace
Bluedogs2
It's almost like a headache behind my eye....lots and lots of pressure.
Sue
MANY MANY THANKS for the reminder
Bluedogs2
While I don't have that specific issue, I have had eye problems since 2000 - the year I strongly believe my RA began (that's a whole other story....).
My problems involve a painful "gritty" sensation, and a need to use Visine a LOT. No doc has ever had an answer for me, but it has GOT to be autoimmune related. Well, in my own very non-expert opinion.
Please let us know what you find out - hope it feels better really soon!
Mamabluedogs2 set appointments up for both of us.
Peace and Be well
Bluedogs2