Horner's Syndrome

[Sidesteps]

Signs that are found in all patients on the affected side of face include partial ptosis (the drooping of the upper eyelid from loss of sympathetic innervation to the superior tarsal muscle, also known as Müller's muscle[1]); upside-down ptosis (the slight elevation of the lower lid); anhidrosis (the decreased sweating on the affected side of the face); miosis (small pupils); enophthalmos (the impression that the eye is sunk in); loss of ciliospinal reflex; and bloodshot conjunctiva, depending on the site of lesion. Sometimes there is flushing on the affected side of the face due to dilation of blood vessels under the skin. The pupil's light reflex is maintained as this is controlled via the parasympathetic nervous system.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horner%27s_syndrome

I was reading the health pages (looking for TN symptoms) and stumbled across the "pyschological" post.

I have been complaining for MONTHS now of some of these darn symptoms! I will to my doctor and specifically asked about Bell's Palsy and/or thyroid issues because I have had asymmetry in my eyes since all this damn stuff started. My right eye appears suckin in and there seems to be a darkness around my skin. It feels different almost numb too. That is also the eye that has pain, headaches and has significant acuity change.

I am SO glad I found this place! I did place these symptoms on my medical timeline and I took pictures!! (Yes, I thought I was losing my mind.)

[Sidesteps]

When I first looked at the health pages, I just noticed the 1st page... then someone said that they found something on page 2 so I clearly missed a couple of pages! They are awesome. I will be able to ask some pretty solid questions next Neurology appt.

This subject will one of the "things" on my list. :)

Thank you guys for this.

[Lulu54]

Knowledge is power .... that is why we encourage everyone to read, read, read, and read more until something clicks.

When we arm ourself with ideas, we can have productive discussions with most of the doctors out there.

I'm glad you used the health pages, too.  Lots of serious thinking has gone into their writing.

good luck with the next round of doctors,
Lulu