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PRESSURE BEHIND EYE?

i feel like i have pressure above my eyes. for example when i roll my eyes it cause discomfort. i'm worried it may be optic neuritis?
what does optic neuritis feel like?
i also have nasal congestion that switches from one side of the nostril to the other. and  NEVER ENDING post nasal drainage. i don't have a sore throat tho. i'm very concerned its optic neuritis bc the past few days i have been feeling odd. just off balance. i also have had a dull headache for about 2 weeks. my legs have been tingly and foot goes to sleep. and muscle twitches here and there along with eye twitches & body aches... this has caused me to worry that i may have multiple sclerosis. especially since my eyes feel strange. i know optic neuritis is a common symptom of ms. im 20 yrs old. ive been to the ER twice and to the doctors office once. ive had two cat scans that came back normal. i asked the doctor if it was neuroligical and he implied he was 100% sure it was not... someone please give insight.
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233488 tn?1310693103
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Your symptoms do NOT suggest optic neuritis. Not at all. See an ENT. Often those symptoms can be a sign of nose drops overuse OR dry nasal mucosa and the use of over the counter nasal saline sprays 4-6 time/day can make a dynamic improvement
'JCH MD
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I think your overwhelming.with minor discomforts.

Pressure you experiencing is likely caused by nasal congestion or due to misaligned sleep which usually goes away by self and usually no treatment is needed.

Stop taking decongestant drops in excessive amounts as it can have side effects, almost everyone experience some sort of congested nose all time and are ignored most of the time.
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