Pseudotumor Cerebri (IIH) – The Basics

By Teri Robert, Health Guide Wednesday, November 07, 2007

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Simply speaking, Pseudotumor Cerebri is a condition in which the body either produces too much cerebrospinal fluid pressure or doesn't absorb it well, resulting in increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure.Pseudotumor cerebri literally means "false brain tumor" because its symptoms mimic ...

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Sherry

11/ 8/07 12:49am

Thanks for this information. I am going to show it to my husband, and my doctor. I am looking for a new dr, and when I find one, I am going to suggest a spinal tap. My migraines just seem to get worse over time and preventatives are not really helping me much at this point. I think it is time to try something new and maybe this will help.

Thanks again for all that you do and share with us.

Sherry

Teri Robert, Health Guide

11/ 8/07 1:10am

Sherry,

You're welcome. Statistically, it's unlikely that you have IIH. Still, it can't hurt to rule it out. That's what Dr. Young told me when he suggested doing the LP to rule it out. Turned out that I do have IIH, and getting it under control was a turning point in gettin my Migraines under control.

Please, keep us posted on the forum?

hugs,

Teri

beca

3/26/11 8:03am

i was diagnoised with pseudotumor cerebri about two months ago. they put me on acetazolamide. the headaches have calmed down but i still have the blurred vision. but i am losing a lot of sleep. last night i only slept for thirty to fourty five mins. can pseudotumor cerebri cause insominia?

Teri Robert, Health Guide

3/27/11 3:18pm

Hi, beca,

I've never seen insomnia listed as a symptom of PTC, but that doesn't mean it couldn't be. Please talk with your doctor about this. Sleep issues can be really strong Migraine triggers and upset your overall health too.

Please keep me posted on how you're doing?

Teri

Pseudotumor Cerebri (IIH) – The Basics

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