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02-26-2009, 04:17 PM | #1 | |||
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What has your current neuro done for the ON? Pretty much the only treatment is IVSM that I know of and that really only reduces the inflammation and hopefully speeds up healing / minimizes damage. There is no guarantee that IVSM will really fix ON. It should improve over time, though.
I remember your other post and I agree that your current neuro seemed like he was a bit of a moron, but I don't want you getting your hopes up that a new neuro can "fix" the ON. You definitely need a new one, though. I hope this one is a keeper.
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02-26-2009, 06:01 PM | #2 | |||
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Can they do that by law? I thought they had to release your medical records to you.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | FinLady (02-27-2009) |
02-26-2009, 06:37 PM | #3 | |||
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I'm glad you found a new neuro Legzy. They can charge for giving the records to you. They can't charge to forward them to a new doctor (as far as I know.)
I think I'd want copies for myself though anyway.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | FinLady (02-27-2009) |
02-26-2009, 06:41 PM | #4 | |||
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Yeah Leggz!!! That's awesome. I hope this new neuro works out better for you.
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02-26-2009, 07:23 PM | #5 | |||
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From the NMSS:
"There is no definitive evidence that treatment with steroids produces a more complete recovery than that which would have happened without treatment." "Studies have suggested that a short course of methylprednisolone administered intravenously, sometimes followed by a tapered course of oral steroids, may help reverse the inflammation and restore vision more quickly. However, if the symptoms of optic neuritis are mild and an MRI does not show any lesions, the doctor may decide to allow the disorder to resolve on its own. Intravenous steroids are used because people treated with oral steroids in the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial appeared to have an increased risk of recurrence and did not do as well as those who received no treatment." http://www.nationalmssociety.org/abo...tis/index.aspx Good luck with your new neuro! Cherie
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"Thanks for this!" says: | hollym (02-27-2009) |
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