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HaZe_X · 03-29-2010, 11:31 AM

Today is the 3week mark I have been having chronic pain in my left eye, only with movement. Went to eye Dr. last week about the pain, he said he wanted to see me back in 1 week if it continues, he didnt find any problems at the time of that visit..

Sunday when I woke up I had a severe change in vision in my left eye, it became all blurry to the point I cant make anything out, and more painful. Got to the DR. today he said it seems like a classic case of "Retrobulbar Neuritis" http://www.healthcentral.com/symptom...154747-75.html And he confirmed I had a rapid change in vision in my eye.

The Doc suggested to wait a week and see what happens, but Im not so sure I should wait, kind of leaning towards making an appointment with a neurologist. Reason being my Mother has "Optic Neuritis" which was cause by M.S, so now this has me all worried. Plus being in constant pain with the eye sucks, I got to be taking 10 advils a day along with percoset.

Thanks for Reading/listening

brandotron · 03-29-2010, 11:37 AM

Damn dude, hope it works out for you. Keep us posted, and be careful with that percoset.

tlnewell0426 · 03-29-2010, 11:46 AM

Sorry to hear this, hopefully all works out in the end.

thejoker1232 · 03-29-2010, 11:49 AM

dosen't hurt to get a second opinion it's your health i would do whatever i could, did he know of your past history because that is a huge factor in determining if you should or not though, but it is up to you.

ron10 · 03-29-2010, 12:19 PM

don't wait.go to a GOOD neurologist asap.i mean this is your eye were talking about.hope everything gets back to normal.

Dave Coyle · 03-29-2010, 12:39 PM

After reading the link, I would not play the "wait and see" game that your eye doctor has said to do. It sounds like you could actually go blind. I would be checking into another doctor and see if there is any thing that can be done. Wishing you the best of luck.

tradosaurus · 03-29-2010, 01:00 PM

I would suggest examing your diet first.

Are you drinking a sodas (diet sodas?), fast food, etc.?

Start cutting out any crap you maybe eating and eat fresh vegetables and fruit for about 2 weeks and see if there are any changes.

Scrappy Doo · 03-29-2010, 01:14 PM

I wouldn't wait to see a dr if it is bothering you.

a_Username · 03-29-2010, 03:06 PM

I know we all don't have a medical degree in here lol, but I think you should go ahead and see a doctor. If the pain has been constant for 3 weeks, then I doubt it will just go away on its own. That being said, get a second opinion!

HaZe_X · 03-29-2010, 03:19 PM

Thanks guys, I made the appointment with a neurologist, unfortunately I cant get in until April 9th.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

I would suggest examing your diet first.

Are you drinking a sodas (diet sodas?), fast food, etc.?

Start cutting out any crap you maybe eating and eat fresh vegetables and fruit for about 2 weeks and see if there are any changes.

Not so sure my diet would throw off these symptom, pain in one eye, slowly increasing pain, and a sudden vision change over night, in just my left eye. Colors dont seem vivid any more.

I maybe eat fast food twice a month, I do drink regular soda. I'm not willing to wait 2 weeks and screw around with my vision, if I need some kind of steroid treatment, I would want it now before something is irreversible, if it comes to that.

thejoker1232 · 03-29-2010, 03:32 PM

after thinking about i would say to go ahead and see the neurologist because the least it will get some of the worries out of the way.

"prima"Donna · 03-29-2010, 03:32 PM

Did you see an opthalmologist????...I believe they are specialized in eye disorders vs an optometrist...just curious...good luck to ya...I will say a prayer for you...

p.s. if you have to wait until 4/9 to see a neurologist, would it help to see another opthalmologist or go to the ER and be seen ASAP???

2000v6 · 03-29-2010, 04:13 PM

I wouldn't go to the dr. in a week, way too long of a wait. Is there a hospital or something near you that specializes in eyes, for example in NYC there is the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital.

If there is such a place, or even just a regular hospital with a group of doctors that specialize in eyes, I'd go now. You really don't know if it's going to get better or worse. At least there you can find an eye doctor and a neurologist that could see you immediately. I mean who knows you may need surgery or they could find something that your doctor overlooked.

2000v6 · 03-29-2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

Did you see an opthalmologist????...I believe they are specialized in eye disorders vs an optometrist...just curious...good luck to ya...I will say a prayer for you...

p.s. if you have to wait until 4/9 to see a neurologist, would it help to see another opthalmologist or go to the ER and be seen ASAP???

Let's be honest, the E.R. is a much better idea, of course you will probably need to wait for a few hours as they usually need to help the top priority patients first, but even so do you really want to wait? I wouldn't, especially considering that the eyes are the weakest and most fragile parts of the human body. If you wait, you could end up losing the eye

03-29-2010, 11:31 AM	#1
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Eye problems... Today is the 3week mark I have been having chronic pain in my left eye, only with movement. Went to eye Dr. last week about the pain, he said he wanted to see me back in 1 week if it continues, he didnt find any problems at the time of that visit.. Sunday when I woke up I had a severe change in vision in my left eye, it became all blurry to the point I cant make anything out, and more painful. Got to the DR. today he said it seems like a classic case of "Retrobulbar Neuritis" http://www.healthcentral.com/symptom...154747-75.html And he confirmed I had a rapid change in vision in my eye. The Doc suggested to wait a week and see what happens, but Im not so sure I should wait, kind of leaning towards making an appointment with a neurologist. Reason being my Mother has "Optic Neuritis" which was cause by M.S, so now this has me all worried. Plus being in constant pain with the eye sucks, I got to be taking 10 advils a day along with percoset. Thanks for Reading/listening

03-29-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Damn dude, hope it works out for you. Keep us posted, and be careful with that percoset. __________________

03-29-2010, 12:39 PM	#6
Dave Coyle Drives: 2010 SS , 1970 Z-28, 2002 Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,524 View My Garage	After reading the link, I would not play the "wait and see" game that your eye doctor has said to do. It sounds like you could actually go blind. I would be checking into another doctor and see if there is any thing that can be done. Wishing you the best of luck. __________________ IF IT'S WORTH HAVING, IT'S WORTH WAITING FOR!!!! (AND IT WAS) 434RWHP/403RWTQ Livernois Motorsports 2C Cam kit Kooks 1 7/8 LT Headers/Hi-Flo Cats/Corsa Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI / Port Intake Precission 2400/2800 Converter/3.73 AAM gears Livernois Motorsports Tune Best time: 11.97 @ 117 MPH

03-29-2010, 03:32 PM	#12
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	Did you see an opthalmologist????...I believe they are specialized in eye disorders vs an optometrist...just curious...good luck to ya...I will say a prayer for you... p.s. if you have to wait until 4/9 to see a neurologist, would it help to see another opthalmologist or go to the ER and be seen ASAP??? __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

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03-29-2010, 11:46 AM	#3
tlnewell0426 Drives: 1SS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 186	Sorry to hear this, hopefully all works out in the end.

03-29-2010, 11:49 AM	#4
thejoker1232 Drives: furture 1LT synergy green camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: longview Posts: 534	dosen't hurt to get a second opinion it's your health i would do whatever i could, did he know of your past history because that is a huge factor in determining if you should or not though, but it is up to you.

03-29-2010, 12:19 PM	#5
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	don't wait.go to a GOOD neurologist asap.i mean this is your eye were talking about.hope everything gets back to normal.

03-29-2010, 01:00 PM	#7
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	I would suggest examing your diet first. Are you drinking a sodas (diet sodas?), fast food, etc.? Start cutting out any crap you maybe eating and eat fresh vegetables and fruit for about 2 weeks and see if there are any changes.

03-29-2010, 01:14 PM	#8
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	I wouldn't wait to see a dr if it is bothering you.

03-29-2010, 03:06 PM	#9
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I know we all don't have a medical degree in here lol, but I think you should go ahead and see a doctor. If the pain has been constant for 3 weeks, then I doubt it will just go away on its own. That being said, get a second opinion!

03-29-2010, 04:13 PM	#13
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	I wouldn't go to the dr. in a week, way too long of a wait. Is there a hospital or something near you that specializes in eyes, for example in NYC there is the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. If there is such a place, or even just a regular hospital with a group of doctors that specialize in eyes, I'd go now. You really don't know if it's going to get better or worse. At least there you can find an eye doctor and a neurologist that could see you immediately. I mean who knows you may need surgery or they could find something that your doctor overlooked.