I have been having the most excruciating eye pain for the past week. So bad that I ended up in the ER over the weekend. I went to the Optometrist Monday who referred me to the Ophthalmologist. Saw the Ophthalmologist yesterday, and was told that it was Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis.
I was told to take NSAIDS and tylenol for the pain. It has helped a bit, at least it's kept the pain down to a dull roar for several hours until I have to take another dose of each. I have pretty much kept the lights down and the computer screen on the lowest level of light possible.
The Ophthalmologist told me that I could have IVSM with a steroid taper but because I go through the VA for my medical treatment I would have to wait. By the time that bureaucratic nightmare ends I just might be better off eating the NSAIDS and tylenol.
How long does the pain last? Other than what I am doing (living like a mole in a darkened house?)
I was told to take NSAIDS and tylenol for the pain. It has helped a bit, at least it's kept the pain down to a dull roar for several hours until I have to take another dose of each. I have pretty much kept the lights down and the computer screen on the lowest level of light possible.
The Ophthalmologist told me that I could have IVSM with a steroid taper but because I go through the VA for my medical treatment I would have to wait. By the time that bureaucratic nightmare ends I just might be better off eating the NSAIDS and tylenol.
How long does the pain last? Other than what I am doing (living like a mole in a darkened house?)
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