Mood:
Cath278 is
all mixed up! Tough days ahead I think....
About Me:
Female, 47, Co. Cork. - Ireland, member since Jan 2008
Diagnosed with Giant Cell in November 2007. New diagnosis since July08 . Idiopathic Intercrainial Hypertention,Sensory neuropathy and folic deficiency. Whole lot of trouble coming...
Interests:
medications, Temporal Arteritis, giant cell, B.I.H., neuropathy, deficiency  
1 hour ago in the Eye Care Community
Hello again Dr. John. You may remember me, I wrote to several times and in which you answered marvellously. I initially wrote to with eye problems and Temporal Arteritis. After eight long months I finally saw a Neurologist and a Ophthalmologist who worked together and admitted me to hospital for two and a half weeks.All the necessary tests were done and the r...
1 hour ago in the Neurology Community
Hi. Can anybody tell me if you can have Temporal Arteritis and Benign Intercranial Hypertention at the same time? I have been diagnoised with BIH in the last two weeks and waiting for Temporal biopsy results to comfirm TA. Thank you.Cath278
Jul 25, 2008 11:52AM in the Neurology Community
Thank you dr for your quick reply. I just off now to look up the site you recommened.Much appreciated. Cath278.
Jul 25, 2008 06:47AM in the Neurology Community
Hi. Amongst the several problems I have at the moment,T.A., B.I.H.,I have also been diagnoised with Sensory Neuropathy.I ve had an N.C.S. test done and am having a E.M.G. in two weeks time. M.R.I.s clear. Can anyone tell if this is a symptom of TA or BIH?It started after the original symptoms of TA.( temporal arteritis). And ,if any one has the time ,could t...
Jul 25, 2008 03:55AM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Thank you so much for your quick and honest replies.I am concerened about it because this is a life time illness.I am struggling with the pain at the moment but trying very hard to keep the painkillers down. I will be seeing my neuro in the next few weeks and hopefully she can help me. I will be starting some new meds which should help with the pain. I would...
Jul 24, 2008 02:46PM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Hi all. Hope you dont mind me stopping by to ask a question. I have been diagnoised with Intercranial Hypertention and Temporal Arteritis. Both produce a blinding headache and very sore eyes. I have been taking Syndol, 1 tablet,every day since Oct 07. If its very bad 2 tablets. My dr. is aware of this and sees no problem. After trial and error I find its ...