Question 1

i have swollen optic nerves but why was i diagnosed with benign intracranial hypertension even though my opening pressure was normal at 15?

Accepted Answer

Other reasons: There can be other reasons for this as well.  As a side note, was the lumbar puncture done while you were on medications, could be a false negative.  I would follow up with ophthalmologist for very good dilated exam and formal visual fields testing.

Question 2

i am taking doxycycline and experiencing headache and light headedness. could it be the medicine? could it be benign intracranial hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have blurred vision or worsening of a diffuse headache with reclining I would be concerned about Pseudotumor. We usually see loss of spontaneous venous pulsations in the back of the eye on exam. A lumbar puncture with an opening pressure of greater than 20 CM H2O is typically seen. Removal of some CSF should get rid of symptoms. Look for other causes. Diamox, Topamax (topiramate) and Zonegran can help.

Question 3

31 year old female looking to do gender affirming hormone therapy, testosterone. have a family medical history with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. mother has it. great grandmother had it. would taking testosterone cause me to get the disease?

Accepted Answer

: Testosterone does not cause any disease. You should discuss this history with the endocrinologist who will treat you

Question 4

orthotropics is an alternative orthodontic technique that aims to correct the alignment of the teeth/jaws by correcting oral posture (by keeping the whole tongue pressed against the palate constantly). could it lead to intracranial hypertension?

Accepted Answer

No: There is not connection between orthotropics and intracranial hypertension.

Question 5

i desperately need a neurosurgeon i have intracranial hypertension & an lp thats blocked. ?

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Wrong place to look: This is a public information site where docs scattered around the US answer health questions. We do not have access to information about providers in your location nor can we make referrals/arrange visits. Contact your doc for guidance or go to a hospital ER if you need an urgent evaluation &amp; treatment.

Question 6

had my idiopathic intracranial hypertension came back?

Accepted Answer

Pseudotumor cerebri: This is a serious disorder and there are a number of treatments available including medication to reduce the pressure. There is also a surgical procedure that requires placing a tube in the spine canal and diverting excess spinal fluid into the abdomen. If you are seeing a neurologist for this the various options can be explained more fully

Question 7

what are the signs and symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Moderate to severe headaches that may originate behind your eyes wake you from sleep  worsen with eye movement
ringing in the ears that pulses in time with your heartbeat
nausea vomiting  dizziness
blurred o dimmed vision
brief episodes of blindness lasting only a few seconds 
difficulty seeing to the side
double vision 
seeing light flashes 
 neck shoulder or back pain.

Question 8

what is idiopathic intracranial hypertension (also known as pseudotumor cerebri)?

Accepted Answer

Psedotumor cerebri: PC is a disorder most commonly seen in woman and is a case of increased intracranial pressure of unknown etiology, thought in some cases can be related to medications. The symptoms are severe heacaches and in severe cases visual loss.

Question 9

diagnosed with intracranial hypertension vestibular dysfunction and can they be linked postural dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: as certain posture can cause pressure on certain areas that might cause the dizziness .

Question 10

what can you tell me about the ventriculoperitoneal shunt used for intracranial hypertension and hydrocephaly?

Accepted Answer

Pressure outlet: The shunt relieves the pressure that can build up in the head in this condition. While the shunt is not without risks, untreated hydrocephaly can lead to worsened cognitive problems and even be life threatening (depending on age).

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I have swollen optic nerves but why was i diagnosed with benign intracranial hypertension even though my opening pressure was normal at 15?

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I am taking doxycycline and experiencing headache and light headedness. could it be the medicine? could it be benign intracranial hypertension?

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31 year old female looking to do gender affirming hormone therapy, testosterone. have a family medical history with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. mother has it. great grandmother had it. would taking testosterone cause me to get the disease?

A member asked:

Orthotropics is an alternative orthodontic technique that aims to correct the alignment of the teeth/jaws by correcting oral posture (by keeping the whole tongue pressed against the palate constantly). could it lead to intracranial hypertension?

A member asked:

I desperately need a neurosurgeon i have intracranial hypertension & an lp thats blocked. ?

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Had my idiopathic intracranial hypertension came back?

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What are the signs and symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension?

A member asked:

What is idiopathic intracranial hypertension (also known as pseudotumor cerebri)?

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Diagnosed with intracranial hypertension vestibular dysfunction and can they be linked postural dizziness?

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What can you tell me about the ventriculoperitoneal shunt used for intracranial hypertension and hydrocephaly?

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