Pars Planitis and MS?

[carrlyharley]

Hi there.  I am new here.  I was diagnosed with Pars Planitis (an eye disease) when I was 9.  (I am now 33.)  I was doing some researching on the eye disease when I came accross some information stating that there is a connection between MS and Pars Plinitis.  I had some MS symptoms a couple of years ago such as fatigue, balance problems, dropping things, tingling in my right thumb.  My mother was diagnosed with MS about 4 years ago.  Anyway, this mew connection between the eye disease amd MS has me a little worried.  One of the web pages said that anyone diagnosed with Pars Planitis should be evaluated for MS.  Am I just being paranoid or should I schedule an MRI?

Thanks for any help.
Carrlyharley

[supermum_ms]

Hi and welcome to our little MS community,

You may not of realised but you've tacked on your post to the end of another persons thread that dates back to 'July 09'. Unfortunately, many of the old threads get over looked by the community when the thread is very out dated and when there isn't a specific question asked.

I'm not sure what to make of your second post...........you may not realise this either but it comes across as you purposely talking to your self, especially since you are providing information that you didn't mention to the community prior, which is a little confusing to me and i'm sure others in our community too.

I'd like to help if I can but as i said i'm not sure..........If you are wanting community responses and support, then i humble suggest you consider starting a NEW thread, introduce your self to the community and be welcomed. If  using your posts as an emotional boost and or a way to get your fears out of your head space, then i humbly suggest you consider using the diary option in your profile page, which many other's find very cathartic.

I also think you are very likely right, if you've already had Pars Planitis for 30 years and you still don't have any symptoms of MS, then your inner dialogue is probably telling you not only what you want to here but the more likely out come too. Please try not to worry about what you don't know to be true, stay open minded if you can, get your tests done and you never know, it may end up putting an end to MS question (do i, don't i) once and for all.

Cheers.............JJ

    

[Netter2097]

I told you that I have had Pars Planitis for 30 years, I was evaluated for MS over 10 years ago and the MRI was negative, I go back on Tues. to have another.  MS is not a given and so evaluating you when having no symptoms would be a waste of money.  Hopefully you will never get the symptoms.  Here is to you kid :)

[Netter2097]

I have been living with Pars Planitis for 30 years and now have to go and get evaluated for MS.  My brother has MS, and I am a little scared.  

[essdipity]

I'm resurrecting my French, such as it is, to say bloggerblack is describing pernicious anemia, a very serious disease involving the inability to absorb B12. My grandmother actually died of this, though good treatment is available now.

However, if this is related to the original question, I can't find reference to it.

ess

[bloggerblack]

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[COBOB]

Since you are already being seen by a Neurologist, I'm guessing that he is already aware of your history of uveitis (the more common name for Pars Planitis.)  If not, you should let him know.  A second degree relative like and aunt or uncle doesn't increase your chances of getting MS all that much.

I just make sure that the Neurologist is aware of the uveitis and the family history.

Bob

[lchase]

I was just diagnosed with Pars Planitis and I have an aunt on my moms side of the family that has MS. So does this mean that I have a chance of possibly getting MS in the future? I am also seeing a Neurologist for my epilepsy that I have had for the past 26 yrs. I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 14 and have been seeing a neurologist ever since.

[Lulu54]

Hi Carrlyharley, Welcome to our forum here at MedHelp.  This is a great group and hopefully someone will be able ot help you with your question.  I have no experience with optical problems with my MS , so I went looking for some information that might help me answer your question.

Pars Plaitis (PP) does sometimes happen in some people who later develop MS.  I thinkI found a number of 7% ....  

MS is also one of a number of differential diagnosises that can be given for the symptoms like those of PP (along with sarcoidosis, syphilis and  some other diseases).

With the history you have, your mother's MS, and your recent symptoms, I would say a thorough evaluation with a neurologist is in order - it may be paranoia but then again you could be showing the beginning symptoms of somthing much most sinister.

Stay in touch and let us know if we can be of help.

my best,
Lulu