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Optometrists, opticians, ophthalmologists, neurologists help needed!

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Jux · 30/03/2009 17:30

My eyes are going really weird.

First off history: I have ms, but have to be careful not to blame it for everything. I am seeing my neurologist on 1st so not long, but as my brain seizes up in a pathetic kind of panic at new info I'd quite like to be prepared, and have some idea of what might be coming at me.

I used to get uveitis quite badly, but in the last 3 years it's not really been happening. Before that, I had 18m of 'recurring' attacks - mostly in the left, but often in both - and was actually suffering from it more often than I wasn't. This may be irrelevant.

In the last 6m or so, my eyes have been paralysing for a few seconds at a time. I'm not sure that they do actually stop but that's what it feels like. I can't move them, they are stuck.

One time it lasted for about 15mins (accompanied by a strange feeling of utter horror!); my dh was with me and he says they were far from still, but were zooming about, though to me they felt completely stuck in one position. I don't know if that's what it's like when it only lasts a few seconds as no one has time to look .

Do any of you have any idea what is happening? Advice as to what I might ask my neuro would be gratefully received too.

Please don't cushion the blow either (if there is one). I'd rather get a bit hysterical now, and be able to be sensible when I get to my appointment.

Thanks.

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Jux · 30/03/2009 20:53

Help?

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nightcat · 30/03/2009 21:49

I am not a medical expert, but have been to a v good neuro with my ds with unusual condition that many other experts didn't want to know and it turned out to be autoimmune.
You could explore this link:
uveitis is often autoimmune, many autoimmune conditions are linked to gluten sensitivity or coeliac (my ds was tested via a gene test for gluten and his improvement on the diet has been amazing).
Scroll to Ocular manifestations.. for more info.

Jux · 30/03/2009 22:06

thank you nightcat, I'd just about given up hope. TBH that is too complicated for me to take in now, so I'll have to read it in the morning when I am feeling more awake!

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