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The ONLY definitive way to diagnose pseudotumor cerebri

I first wrote this in 2008. Since people are still commenting on this SharePost again, it's evident that doctors are still telling people that they can diagnose or rule out pseudotumor cerebri by looking in the eyes for papilledema. I just read a post in our forum, and now I'm really steamed. I mean royally ticked off! Migraine disease can leave... Read moreChevron
posted 01/13/2010, comments (43)|
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Is Pseudotumor Cerebri ever associated with facial numbness and facial twitching?

  Full Question:     Is Pseudotumor Cerebri ever associated with facial numbness and facial twitching?  Also, how does a physician differentiate between Pseudotumor Cerebri and Malignant Hypertension since one of the major things that they both have in common is increase in blood pressure and increased cranial pressure?... Read moreChevron
posted 02/04/2009, comment (1)|
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Migraine Specialist.............Spinal Tap Time

Well, good news and bad news.  The specialist I was told I wouldn't be able to see until the end of june was able to see me on 5/7/08-5/8/08.  She did a very very detailed exam and history with me. It was quite awesome actually, she listened to everything I had to say, and complimented me on my knowledge of IIH and migraines--and the... Read moreChevron
posted 05/12/2008, comments (5)|
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Pseudotumor Cerebri (IIH) – The Basics

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 those of brain tumors. It is also (more... Read moreChevron
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