[arrowmyth]

Hi, I am a newbie here too. So strange, I have found many intesting questions and answers in the last hour, than I have in a very long time surfing the net about fms. anyway... you were asking if anyone has had optic nerve swelling. I had cancer (don't let that scare you) and had a thyroidectomy where they took out all of my thyroid... and soon after that I started getting the same symptoms you were describing. I was sent to a eye doctor who told me that it was because I was overweight and I must have gained a lot suddenly and so forth. I did not believe a word he said cause it was not true. He even went on to say that I could go blind at any minute.... for the next three months I hardly slept at all... I just stared at my 8 year old daughter while she slept trying to burn her image into my mind.... it was awful. They finally gave me this medication that makes your feet and your hands feel like they are asleep for long periods of time.... and they were very insistant that I walk and watch my diet. I did not do the latter two. They had me coming in for different tests weekly... and one day I was all better... just like that. That is all I really know... wish I could tell you more ... but you may have enough info to ask the doctor if you have fluid behind your eyes?
Take care and hope you are going to be doing better real soon,
Arrow