hey my name is cory and i have the same proplem, ive been on 60 mgs of accutane for 5 months and ivd been off of it for almost 7 months now, and i have the same problem as you, today im going to get an MRI. ive also been having double visioon which i think is that diplo word
Hi there. Pseudo tumor cerebri is a condition seen particularly in obese women in perimenopausal state. certain medicines can increase the risk like birth control pills, isotretinoin, steroids and vitamin A. certain factors may predispose the condition like obesity, iron deficiency anemia. symptoms may include blurred vision, buzzing in the ear, dizziness, double vision, nausea and loss of vision. Signs seen are bulging anterior fontenalle and increased head size and swelling of optic nerve in the back of the eye or the papilledema. Certain tests like CT head, eye examination along with visual field testing and lumbar puncture. Treatment includes treating the cause of the pseudotumor. Lumbar puncture can relieve pressure in the brain and prevent vision problems. Fluid or salt restriction, medicines like acetazolamide, shunting and weight loss. Lastly surgery might be required to relieve pressure on the optic nerve. Take care.
oh! I thought of a question I forgot to ask... Can you have pseudotmor cerebri without papilledema?! and what tests are done to try to find a diagnosis if there is no papilledema?