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| To "copy and paste" the list of information questions, put your cursor at the smiley face  , which is at the lower-left hand corner of the list of questions. Then left-click your mouse and drag it to the upper left-hand edge of the list, at the star  . While those parts of the information are highlighted (light text, dark background), right-click your mouse and when the menu pops up, left-click on "Copy." Then hit reply (in your thread's first message) and when that page loads, left-click your mouse, putting your cursor in the message space of the reply box, and left-click on the paste image in the menu of the reply box. It is the third icon from the left, on the top row, and looks like a little clipboard with a small page on it. You have now transferred the list to the reply box. All that you have to do now is to left-click your mouse at the end of each line of the list and type in your information. | | When my SOM symptoms began:
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SOM eye - Right or Left:
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When my SOM symptoms began: 2005 When diagnosed: April 2007 Type of doctor: Neuro-ophthalmologist SOM eye - Right or Left: right My symptoms: At first, I felt that I couldn't make my eye be still to focus on what I was trying to do, read, make eye contact, etc. I have a very definite horizontal side-to-side motion, totally uncontrollable although I can 'pause' it by looking slightly to the side, for example at the 11 o'clock position. I also have twitching, shimmers, seeing flashes when there weren't any :), nausea, headaches, etc. Symptom triggers, if any: stress, fatigue, flashing lights, sunshine through the blinds on a window, lightning, driving in the rain (light through the raindrops on my windshield makes me NUTS), fast moving images on tv etc. Wear glasses? What type/kind: yes since I was 7, I am very nearsighted Is SOM eye weaker or stronger than "good" eye?: vision-wise about the same, although doc says my focusing muscles are only working at 80-85% Treatments for SOM: Prescription meds: Yes or No: have RX for Propranolol, will begin soon Med name, dosage, how long, results 1. Med name, dosage, how long, results 2. Med name, dosage, how long, results 3. Med name, dosage, how long, results 4. Herbs. Legal only. List all: n/a Herbs. How much, how long, results: Herbs. Where obtained: Accupuncture. Type: n/a (no way! lol)
Accupuncture. How long, results:
Massage. Type: n/a
Massage. How long, results:
Chiropractic. Method/type: general chiropractic care
Chiropractic. How long, results: 20 visits (all my insurance would pay for), helped with the headaches, neck pain, no real effect on SOM
Surgery. Type: n/a
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Other conditions I have:
Symptoms. How long. 1. Sleep apnea. Probably years, CPAP at night for about 2 years.
Symptoms. How long. 2. Hypothyroidism, thyroidectomy in 1988, meds.
Symptoms. How long. 3. Hypertension. Meds for about a year.
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Possible connection(s) to SOM: Sleep apnea has a definite effect, not sleeping well causes more frequent SOM symptoms. Hypothyroidism affects how tired I feel, which also seems to be connected to my SOM.
Current SOM status: Active. I do have days where I have no symptoms, very episodic generally. Seems to get better and worse, perhaps dependent on my stress/fatigue level?
Current age: 40
Gender: female
Additional thoughts: At times, I think I'm crazy lol. If I've gone without symptoms for a while, when an episode occurs I get very emotional, depressed, very teary and upset. I suppose I am still adjusting to my diagnosis. On bad days, I do not drive, have constant headaches, nausea, dizziness. I can feel the motion of my eye even with it closed. I cannot drive in rain, and if I am standing at a window when lightning flashes, it causes an oscillation that totally disorients me. I haven't fallen...yet, have had some close calls. Sudden bright flashes of light have that same effect, for example, if a reflection of light catches me just right. I had to quit my job as a medical transcriptionist, due to the constant focus on the computer screen for long periods of time. I live in a rural area and have no access to appropriate care with a neuro-ophthalmologist. Makes it hard. 
How I found this support group: Internet search for SOM information.
Have you shared this group/site with your doctor/doctors?: No, but if I had a regular doc, I would. |
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When my SOM symptoms began: 2004 When diagnosed: 2006 Type of doctor: Neurologic Opthmalogist SOM eye - Right or Left: Left My symptoms: Vertical Double Vision, shaking, shimmering, Symptom triggers, if any: Lack of sleep, eye strain, lack of exercise (maybe), Wear glasses? What type/kind: reading glasses Is SOM eye weaker or stronger than "good" eye?:weaker Treatments for SOM: Prescription meds: Yes or No: Med name, dosage, how long, results 1. Tegretol 3 times a day Med name, dosage, how long, results 2. Med name, dosage, how long, results 3. Med name, dosage, how long, results 4. Herbs. Legal only. List all: Herbs. How much, how long, results: Herbs. Where obtained: Accupuncture. Type:
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Other conditions I have:
Symptoms. How long. 1. Chronic Insomnia - 10 years
Symptoms. How long. 2. Anxiety - 17 years
Symptoms. How long. 3. Mitral Valve Prolapse diagnosed 2005
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Possible connection(s) to SOM: i have noticed that when my SOM returned, I was having noticeable episodes of Mitral Valve Prolapse. Also having more tension than usual on left side of neck.
Current SOM status: Relapse - began two weeks ago Remission lasted 8 months.
Current age: 44
Gender: Female
Additional thoughts:
How I found this support group: Google search on SOM
Have you shared this group/site with your doctor/doctors?: not yet |
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