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Sudden Loss Of Vision While Suffering From Head Pressure. No Relief With Prednisone
My daughter is 41and lost her vision suddenly while driving. She suffers from migraines. Since this happened she has been suffering from head pressure. She says it feels like bugs crawling in the back of her head. She went to er and they did MRI that showed nothing. She has been tired ever since with heart fluttering. dr shave put her on predisone and other meds that are doing no good. She does have appt with neurologist next week but I have no confidence in this person. My daughter is so tired and is struggling everyday to get to work. I am so worried about her.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
Hello,
Thank you for your question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I read your query and I understand your concern and the anguish that you are having.
The loss of vision is a serious symptom. This symptom can occur in Temporal arteritis. In this, there is a possibility that it causes the vision problems. I recommend that she get seen by a Doctor as soon as possible.
The Doctor will do an ESR and then a biopsy of the artery which will help confirm the diagnosis. Once diagnosed, you will need to start your daughter on prednisone which will help.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Hope this helps you. Feel free to clarify further.
Dr Vignan
Thank you for your question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I read your query and I understand your concern and the anguish that you are having.
The loss of vision is a serious symptom. This symptom can occur in Temporal arteritis. In this, there is a possibility that it causes the vision problems. I recommend that she get seen by a Doctor as soon as possible.
The Doctor will do an ESR and then a biopsy of the artery which will help confirm the diagnosis. Once diagnosed, you will need to start your daughter on prednisone which will help.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Hope this helps you. Feel free to clarify further.
Dr Vignan
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