iv solumedrol for optic neuritis

Hi everyone. I’ve been dealing with Optic Neuritis in my right eye since 2017, due to vision changes I’ve seen my Optometrist, 2 Opthamologists, a Retina Specialist and a Neuro-Opthamologist. All came to same conclusion that my changes in vision is not a problem with my eyes but that Optic Neuritis was the culprit. However 4 MRIs of my brain and cervical spine have showed no lesions only white matter hyperintensities on my last brain MRI.

It's quite likely that your daughter will have a reoccurence of optic neuritis, either in the same eye or the other one. If it looks like she's going into a flare, the experts recommend an IV infusion of solumedrol. IV steroids are better at preventing reoccurence of ON over the oral steroid... don't know why, that's just what they say.

You are describing optic neuritis. No need to wait it out. The steroids (IV) are best for quieting the pain. Now, the steroids won;t change the outcome, any loss of vision, but they usually will relieve the acute pain. Take care of yourself. When you see your neuro she will order the steroids anyway, likely.

I was admitted to the hospital with 3 days of iv Solumedrol. My vision was restored, but I still have permanent damage to my optic nerve and retina. I also had lesions on my spinal cord/brain stem. I had trouble processing things and difficulty walking straight. I receive Rituxan as my preventative treatment. I have not had any relapses since I started my first Rituxan treatment.

Hello I am a 25 year old female and four weeks ago I was diagnosed with optic neuritis, I was admitted to the hospital for 5 days of IV solumedrol therapy (1000 mg a day). After the treatment my vision mostly came back and the eye pain was completely gone. At the same time I also had a burning arm pain in my right arm with numbness and tingling into my fingers. During my hospital stay I had an MRI of my head, which was normal.

IV Solumedrol gives you the best chance for quick resolution of vision issues that can be experienced as part of an optic neuritis MS flare. Unfortunately, recovery from optic neuritis can still be very slow and take weeks to months to reach it's full recovery potential. Many people recover to the point they feel they can see as well as before the attack. Others find out each flare takes a piece of their vision that is never fully returned. Every person and every flare is different.

Mary is absolutely correct when she comments that oral steroids are NOT recommended for the treatment of a relapse of Optic Neuritis. A long study, (about 15 years) called the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial, found that use of oral steroids appeared to put the patient at risk for more episodes of ON. Neither IV steroids, oral steroids nor no treatment at all had any effect on the ultimate outcome - loss of vision, so the treatment is for symptomatic use only.

I do think you can get support from others with their own experiences with optic neuritis. My vision took probably a year to improve and it has been so gradual. I no longer see double. I do get blurry vision still when I'm overheated or tired. I do have a permament black spot in my field of vision, but it's not big. I will have washed-out color issues in my eye when I'm too warm.

This is a good drug, but very hard on someone that is prone to high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Her first treatment with Solumedrol, did not seem to work for her, as well as it did for me. My Optic Neuritis (abbreviated- O.N.) was totally gone in 2 weeks. She said her one eye never really went back to normal. Now the other eye starts. Since the beginning of her attack, she has not been in remission yet. This is a long first attack. I pray for a remission.

Hi everyone. I’ve been dealing with Optic Neuritis in my right eye since 2017, due to vision changes I’ve seen my Optometrist, 2 Opthamologists, a Retina Specialist and a Neuro-Opthamologist. All came to same conclusion that my changes in vision is not a problem with my eyes but that Optic Neuritis was the culprit. However 4 MRIs of my brain and cervical spine have showed no lesions only white matter hyperintensities on my last brain MRI.

Technically, any neurological symptom lasting more than 24 hours is considered an exacerbation. Solu-Medrol has proven to shorten the lengths of exacerbations, but has not shown to alter disease course in any way. With that in mind, steroids are completely optional unless there is something life-threatening happening that the steroids may possibly put a halt to. What is life-threatening? Good question, the opinion varies from Doctor to Doctor and patient to patient.

If you have a pale optic nerve, has either the ophthalmologist or the neurologist sent you from a VEP? If you have active optic neuritis, IV Solumedrol 1 gm per day for 3-5 days followed by an oral taper dose is the normal therapy. It may resolve the flashes if they are related to optic neuritis.

s of ANY comfort to you, I have been diagnosed with MS for 12+ years. Anytime I have had Optic Neuritis, it seems to always be in my right eye. This of course is not to say that is cannot happen in one eye, then the next. I am just trying to offer you a little comfort. I know how worried you are about the ON. It's not something to fool around with and not treat. My neurologist will ALWAYS suggest a round of Solumedrol to try and get the ON calmed down and quickly.

Had a case of optic neuritis, no pain nothing but blurred vision with a little floating dot in focus and lack of color in right eye. Normal eye doctor sent me for emergency MRI with dye. Radiologist found no difference between that MRI and one from seven years earlier. Still had a little white spot in the same place but not in brain area known for vision which was thought to be echo from migraines.

m sorry you have joined our ranks. If the doctor is doing IV solumedrol with the orders for MS, then it sounds pretty sure to me too. At this point you need to go back to the neuro and sit down and discuss treatment options. All of these symptoms you describe could be from the MS and the neuro is the right source for information. It is hard not to panic when you get this dx. Alex is so right .... breathing is essential.

Hello I am a 25 year old female and four weeks ago I was diagnosed with optic neuritis, I was admitted to the hospital for 5 days of IV solumedrol therapy (1000 mg a day). After the treatment my vision mostly came back and the eye pain was completely gone. At the same time I also had a burning arm pain in my right arm with numbness and tingling into my fingers. During my hospital stay I had an MRI of my head, which was normal.

Then one half of the vision from the left optic nerve goes down the left optic tract and the other half goes down the right optic tract. Same for the right eye. Both the left and right optic tracts end up in the optic cortex in the occipital lobe of the brain. So it is possible that even though it may be reported that the delay is in the right optic nerve, the location of the latency can be in the optic chasm or left or right optic tract.

ve seen either an MS neurologist or an opthalmologist thru all of this. I had IV solumedrol about 15 months ago for my first bout, but they didn't do the entire treatment because I'm hyper-sensitive to the steriod.

hi, i also have optic neuritis and have since may 5th, 2010....i have done 2 rounds of iv then oral steroids and still i have noticed only very minimal improvement..i also am worried that i may never regain my full vision... i think my doctor wants to put me on a 3rd round of steroids..but i dont think im going to because i feel like the negative side effects of the steroids outweigh the positives for me. they mess with my emotions.

It sounds like you are talking about optic neuritis (ON). I had an episode of this a few weeks ago. Mine came on over a matter of hours, first it felt like I had dust in my left eye, then I noticed my vision was filmy in that eye, and by the middle of the night it felt like a knofe jabbing my eyeball whenever I would move my eye. I was treated at emerg with morphine and toradol (didn't really help, just made me stoned) then a 5-day course of IV steroids (Solumedrol).

Call your PCP for an urgent referral and bug some people to get in. Visual recovery is quicker from optic neuritis if you get a dose of IV steroids for 3 days followed by 11 days by mouth. Can't do too much harm either if there is a chance you do have optic neuritis. Sooner better as it's already been delayed enough. The evidence you have presented me with would lead me to conclude optic neuritis if I saw the same thing in my patients. Be persistant in asking for answers.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this. We are desparate for someone to help him. One neurologist suggested optic neuritis but didn't want to give him Solumedrol IV but wanted another dr to make that evaluation other than him. He is getting to the point he can't take it anymore. Any thoughts/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Deb.

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