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
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Herbs. Legal only. List all:
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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