Question 1

are there alternative treatments for pseudotumor cerebri?

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Diamox (acetazolamide): Decrease pressure in spinal fluid by 1-meds topamax, (topiramate) diamox, Lasix  2-optic nerve fenestration protect the optic nerve from pressure  3-loss of weight  4-spinal fluid shunt.

Question 2

will pseudotumor cerebri kill me if i don't get treatment?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Pseudotumor cerebri is an acquired condition that mimics increased pressure on the brain, but is usually benign.  The most common cause is excessive vitamin a & beta carotene intake.  Also, some medications can cause it- most notably tetracycline antibiotics. It won't kill you if you see your doctor and identify the cause in your case.

Question 3

what is the best treatment for pseudotumor cerebri?

Accepted Answer

Diamox (acetazolamide): Diamox (acetazolamide) is the standard oral medication to reduce the production of csf, and reduce the headache.  It is vitally important to obtain a visual field exam, and to have follow-up exams on a regular basis.  This is the best way to follow the effect of the increased intracranial pressure on your optic nerves. Unchecked increased icp will eventually lead to blindness, visual field testing is mandatory!

Question 4

what is the usual treatment for pseudotumor cerebri?

Accepted Answer

Non-operative: Weight loss will often help. Many patients will respond to fluid restriction, corticosteroids and diuretics.  In rare cases either optic nerve fenestration or shunting may be required but these are really last resort choices.  Visual loss is possible and must be checked carefully.

Question 5

what are the testing for pseudotumor cerebri? what is treatment

Accepted Answer

Eye exam, LP: Opthalmologic exam showing swelling of the optic disks, visual acuity and field testing showing potential loss of peripheral vision,
If severe acuity in general. lumbar puncture done in supine position showing elevated opening pressure. Txt: Diamox, if severe visual issues optic nerve fernestration, csf shunting and weight loss

Question 6

does pseudotumor cerebri vary by height?

Accepted Answer

No: No, not necessarily.  Most people are often obese.

Question 7

how many people suffer from pseudotumor cerebri?

Accepted Answer

1-2/100,000/yr: Each year, 1-2 out of 100, 000 people develop pseudotumor cerebri. Pseudotumor cerebri is more common among obese women between the ages of 15 and 44 years of age with perhaps 10 out of 100, 000 of them developing pseudotumor cerebri per year.

Question 8

could pseudotumor cerebri be related to navy service?

Accepted Answer

If you had TBI maybe: There is a long list of things that contribute to pseudotumor. Lead poisoning, tetracycline use, brain surgery, hormone disorder, iron deficiency, hyper or hypovitaminosis a, osa, tbi, obesity.

Question 9

what others conditions can mimic pseudotumor cerebri?

Accepted Answer

Malignant htn: Extreme elevations in blood pressure can cause headaches and edema of the optic nerves. Tumors of the brain can also symptoms similar to pseudotumor.

Question 10

i've got pseudotumor cerebri and i want to know the cause of it?

Accepted Answer

Pseudotumor cerebri: In most cases the cause of PC is not really known. There are however some drugs that have been know to induce the disorder but in most cases the cause is not often found.

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