Optic Neuritis ! Argh
currently on Tysabri and I have been symptom free for 9 odd years, that is until last Monday when my first ever symptom poked its ugly head up again; optic neuritis.
It is effecting my left eye. Blurred vision with what appears to be a fog around the eye. More so annoying because this is only symptom at the moment and feels like everyone should be able to see what I see, but to everyone I look ' normal'!
Been to see neurologist and she said that steroids can make eye trouble worse? And she sees this a stumble along the way and would expect to heal itself. Anyone else had similair and how long has taken to pass?
Also been signed signed off work for 2 weeks with my line ending next Tuesday, I don't see symptom being away by then, so worried about having to take weeks and weeks away from work.
And just to add to fun I recently sent away for new driving license (3 year medical) and the dvla have contacted asking for me alto attend a fitness to drive examination, thankfully this is within 6 weeks and I hope problem is long gone then. Has anyone else had one of these? Really worried will remove me license, I am reliant on it for work etc. P.s not driving just now during flare up, that just be silly on my part!
Anyone help?
Cheers! Daniel
Meant right eye!
@daniel91 , I see you mention the use of Steroids and question your Neurologist's view on this. Steroids are usually suggested when a relapse is interfering with your ability to continue your life, e.g. mobility issues or visual issues. The Steroids wouldn't help the eyes recover directly. What they would do is address the inflammation that is causing the relapse. Once this is "fixed", then you can get on and recover. So, Steroids don't help the recovery directly. They just allow the recovery to happen quicker. I'd see if you can discuss the Steroids with your Neuro. If not, then chat with your MS Nurse about this as they may be a bit more clued up. Do mention the fitness to drive examination as this is an important consideration for you.