So can I - before my eye problems, I learned how to move one eyeball at a time. You cross your eyes, then while keeping one eye crossed, move the other eye.
Thanks for the info. I had been thinking of asking to see a neuro-ophthalmologist already. So, I will definitely bring this up to my pcp tomorrow now.
That is too funny about how you freak people out! Actually, my daughter does that to me all the time and it grosses me out! lol She can move one eyeball at a time.
Thanks again,
Addi
I would suggest you see a neuro-opthalmologist. They are specialists in neurolgical conditions that cause eye problems. My initial symptom of MS was optic neuritis in my left eye, and since then i've had optic neuritis in my right eye. My biggest symptom last year though was double vision. I feel for you! Double vision is no fun. I had what is called 6th nerve palsy, which was affecting one of my eye muscles. I couldn't pull m y left eye to the far left, and it didn't track well with my right eye.
I have to say, although I hated having double vision, and maybe this is bad, but I enjoyed freaking people out. If I moved my eyes quickly from left to right (or right to left) you could SEE that my left eye didn't move as fast, or as far, as the right. The conversation usually went like this:
"I'm so sorry, I heard that you have double vision," (this usually is accompanied by a pitying look)
"Yeah, it *****. Wanna see?" (I said this at the same time I moved my head quickly)
Their response, "Ooeeeaccckk!" LOL great fun. Poor taste, I'm sure, but great fun.
Anyway, the whole point of this post was to say I totally feel for you with the eye issues, and I wanted to suggest a neuro-opthalmologist. They could pinpoint or rule out a neurological cause for your issues.
I hope you feel better soon!
Well, I figured that it can't hurt to mention it to PCP. It is on my list. ;0)
I still want to make sure all is being done for my eyes that can/should be done....you know? No matter what my diagnosis may be....
I honestly don't even know if there is help. My ophthalmologist doesn't seem to be concerned with it.
Addi
Maybe... who knows! I think many people have been diagnosed with both.
I am mentioning it to my PCP on Wednesday. I saw that it can be a mimic, so I thought I should tell him about it and see what he thinks.
The only thing I cannot find info about SS is...well, my neuro issues started 5 years before dry eye/mouth/skin started. And the dryness started when I started on meds that has that as a side effect.
So, could it still possibly be ss?
Thanks,
Addi
Have you been evaluated for Sjogren's?
http://www.sjogrens.org/home/about-sjogrens-syndrome