hi everyone

[rosemary67]

I have been told I have PTC too. I started with blurred vision and headaches, then my eye dr refered me to a neurologist. Had a MRI then met with a Neurosurgeon who was ready to perform surgery on my brain because my MRI showed I had Chiari Malformation. Anyways my surgery was going to happen in a week, but then decided to do another MRI, which miraculously was normal. I still have papilodema, so now they say i have PTC and need a lumbar puncture i am totally lost and do not know who to beleive and what to do. I have put on about 20 lbs since i have taken steroids for about a year because of my arthritis, do u think this weight thing is right may be then that is my problem


This discussion is related to Pseudotumor Cerebri and abnormal CSF tests.

[rosemary67]

dr.simran thanks a lot for your information.

[dr_simran]

Hello rosemary67,

Pseudotumor cerebri, is a disorder of unknown etiology. It affects predominantly obese women of childbearing age. The primary problem is chronically elevated intracranial pressure, and the most important neurologic manifestation is papilledema, which may lead to progressive optic atrophy and blindness.

Refer: http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic329.htm

It is a known fact that corticosteroids lead to fat accumulation and weight gain over the period of time in high doses.
Consult your neurologist for the further course of action.

Best