MS????

[duchess_2013]

I am a 44 yr old who was diagnosed with glaucoma/occular hypertension in Aug. The opthalmologist began asking questions like do you have weakness, pain? are you heat intolerant? The answer to these questions are yes. I have been steadily losing strength for about a year. Shortly after glaucoma diagnosis I started having dizziness, then feeling like I just got of  merry go round. Went to ER today for the dizziness and was diagnosed with Vertigo. They did MRI w/o contrast and then radiologist asked for CT, both were negative. However no one can tell me what is going on. Neurologist feels I have chronic migraines and fibromyalgia. What are any suggestions to do???

[kwarendorf]

I seem have omitted ophthalmologist from the "treatment of the ocular hypertension" section...

[kwarendorf]

Hi Duchess,

I am what's referred to as glaucoma suspect. I have elevated interocular pressure. I also have SPMS. The two are not related, according to my neurologist and ophthalmologist.

I agree with JJ. You should pursue treatment of the ocular hypertension with
and the vertigo with a neurologist you are comfortable.

Kyle

[supermum_ms]

Hi and welcome,

Glaucoma and occular hypertension are 'not' associated with MS, as far as I'm aware the visual symptoms of MS are more typically Optic neuritis, Nystamus, diplopia etc. There are different types of glaucoma and some are associated with hypertension, migraine etc but i don't know all that much about it so went looking for something that may be of help.....

http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/glaucoma-and-ocular-hypertension

Vertigo is associated with MS, though its also associated with so many other conditions as well, one of which is migraine see....

http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/dizziness-lightheadedness-and-vertigo-topic-overview

I would suggest that if you are concerned about the accuracy of any dx, to get a second opinion, because it can never hurt to be sure. Keep in mind that both are stand alone conditions and not specific and or particularly suggestive of MS, so it may not be something more than what the neurologist is dx-ing but i'd definitely be speaking to your dr about other associated conditions.

Cheers.........JJ