Monday, August 18, 2008 christina huddleston asks

Q: neuritis of the right eye, I have had Brain mri, bilat orbital mri,spinal tap,labs all neg result

To whom it may concern, I developed R optic nuritis around March.Im enclosing results If possible please

review, your opinion would be greatly appreciated. What could have caused my neuritis in my R optic nerve, I had the following diagnostic studies, MRI of the brain, bilat Mri orbital regions, spinal tap, lab work. all tets neg, when I put my hand over my R eye it looks as though Im looking through a gildascop from L eye, when I walk in to a dark place I see siqueling design as well when I close my eyelids to go to sleep. Im enclosing results MRI results, please let me know what you think, Im very healthy work out 3-4 days a week in addition to a 1 hr or moer os a daily walk, the only problem is aliile HPB whish is controled with prinside 10-12.5 0.25 tab I started out witha hole tablet but when checking my BP it was to low, If my BP went to low at ine time could the neuritis have been caused from that perhaps not enough purfusion getting to the vessel

MRI ORBITS (Digital)

Ordered By: KEVIN S SAWCHUK,M.D. on 05/19/2008 07:43 at WCR OUTPATIENT
Performed In: WCR - Read By: BRIAN B WONG,M.D.

      ** HISTORY **:
      History of neurofibromatosis and blurred vision in right eye and
      papilledema. Has a history of right eye neurofibroma removed
      surgically in 2003/2004.

      ** FINDINGS **:
      TECHNIQUE:   Multi-planar, multi-sequence images through the
      orbits and brain were performed prior to and following the
      administration of intravenous Gadolinium.

MRI ORBITS (Digital)
Ordered By: KEVIN S SAWCHUK,M.D. on 05/19/2008 07:43 at WCR OUTPATIENT
Performed In: WCR - Read By: BRIAN B WONG,M.D.

       FINDINGS: No evidence of extra-axial fluid collection is seen.
       Prominence of the ventricles and sulci noted on the prior study is
       without significant change. Diffusion weighted images demonstrate
       no significant signal abnormality to suggest recent ischemia.

       Intra-orbital contents appear symmetric and within normal limits.
       No significant abnormal enhancement is seen. Apparent mucosal
       thickening is seen within the right sphenoid sinus with possible
       small amount of fluid in the left sphenoid sinus.

       ** IMPRESSION **:
       MRI ORBITS (Digital)
Ordered By: KEVIN S SAWCHUK,M.D. on 05/19/2008 07:43 at WCR OUTPATIEN
Performed In: WCR - Read By: BRIAN B WONG,M.D.

     mass or significant abnormal enhancement seen. Study appears
     similar to prior performed on 4/27/08.

Symmetric appearance of intra-orbital contents with no definite

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Thank you

Christina Huddleston 925-980-7178

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Answers (2)

Vicki M

9/11/08 3:33pm

Hi Christina,

While there are doctors on the site that serve as resident experts, they can not make medical diagnosis on the site. If you are interested in having a second opinion, which is perfectly legitimate, then you should find another doctor. Perhaps a call to your medical insurance group asking them for a referral is in order?

In the meantime, here are some links to information that might help you find information that will guide you in asking the doctor questions about your health. Here is a section about Neuritis and the different types. Retrobulbar Neuritis, involves inflammation of the back of the eye.

Vicki M

9/11/08 3:38pm

Hi Christina,

While there are doctors on the site that serve as resident experts, they can not make medical diagnosis on the site. If you are interested in having a second opinion, which is perfectly legitimate, then you should find another doctor. Perhaps a call to your medical insurance group asking them for a referral is in order? While Health Central is a great resource, it can not take the place of your doctor's solid medical advice.

In the meantime, here are some links to information that might help you find information that will guide you in asking the doctor questions about your health. Here is a section about Neuritis and the different types. Retrobulbar Neuritis, involves inflammation of the back of the eye. Retrobulbar neuritis can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

*Infections such as meningitis, syphilis, and various viral illnesses

*Multiple sclerosis

*Tumors

*Exposure to certain chemicals or drugs

*Allergic reactions

Or it can have no cause at all.

Anyway I hope this helps. Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!

Vicki M

Q: neuritis of the right eye, I have had Brain mri, bilat orbital mri,spinal tap,labs all neg result

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