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From: MSN Nicknamegeekygirl63  in response to Message 1Sent: 1/30/2008 10:12 PM
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:
Accupuncture. How long, results:

Massage.  Type:
Massage.  How long, results:

Chiropractic. Method/type:
Chiropractic. How long, results:
 
 
Surgery.  Type:
Surgery.  Results:
  
 
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
Symptoms. How long. 4.
Symptoms. How long. 5.
Symptoms. How long. 6.
  
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