How To Find The Cause Of Acquired Nystagmus?

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2014

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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : Can acquired nystagmus thought to be related to the central nervous system be something that is observed one day and not another? Would balance testing provoke symptoms and it show on a test or is there a possibilty of it being intermittent and not caught?

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (15 hours later)

Brief Answer: Brain MRI Detailed Answer: Dear I understand that you are concern about any episode with vertigo. It will be difficult to fully exclude brain damage without MRI. So in my opinion any vertigo which is episodic or intermittent is not related with brain damage but insurance - MRI! Hope my answer helps you Best regards Dr Eris Ranxha Neurologist

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Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (44 hours later)

I did have an mri without contrast and the report showed no abnormalities.

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Nothing to worry Detailed Answer: Dear If MRI is done after this symptoms and is normal you have nothing to worry. You are fully healthy even if sometimes you can have vertigo, it can have multiple causes but none of them is risky Hope my answer helps you Regards Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (46 minutes later)

Thank you so much. I have been experiencing some quirky symptoms since having a baby in december last year. The nystagmus and vertigo are just two of the many multiple symptoms but those concerned me most. A doctor on here believes i may be suffering from a post lumbar puncture headache after hearing i also have headaches and neck/back pain. Thank yo again for your help and i appreciate such a detailed respone.u

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Not to worry Detailed Answer: Dear I don't think those symptoms are related with the puncture. Anyway my advice is to stay calm, avoid caffeine drinks and just wait.All your symptoms will disappear and you will be fine. Stay healthy Regards Dr Eris

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T