Question 1

oligoclonal  in csf, + opt neuritis,vep abn,emg abn, ocular ct abn,neuro cog test abn. no lesions. ? ms. +s/s- n/t legs,balance,speech.ms imitat.neg

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MORE explanation plz: Are you saying there is "questionable positive oligoclonal banding in CSF?" Or are you saying there IS POSITIVE OCB's and "what does that mean?"  You've been diagnosed with optic neuritis (check), VEP's Abn (check), EMG abn? Really? Ok...more info please. What are the symptoms prompting EMG testing and what's the localization of the lesion per EMG report? Results for Ocular CT?..Fancy test

Question 2

what actually causes the symptoms of neuritis?

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Neuritis not simple: An irritated nerve will produce symptoms of pain in the nerve area, and may cause weakness as well. Usually this term is used to specify a neurve related painful condition. However, sometimes the problem is in the brain and it only seems like it is in a nerve. Vestibular neuritis is a misnomer, the problem is usually in the inner ear. Brachial plexitis is also a neuritis.

Question 3

what is mono neuritis?

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Neuropathy: Mononeuritis multiplex refers to a form of peripheral nerve disorder that involves the simultaneous or sequential dysfunction of nerves typically in the lower extremities on one side.  Pain is common and involvement of the femoral nerve in the thigh is common with diabetes.  Treatment is symptomatic.

Question 4

what is vestibular neuritis?

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Vertigo: Vestibular neuritis, can be a paroxysmal, single attack of vertigo, a series of attacks, or a persistent condition which diminishes over three to six weeks. It is a type of unilateral vestibular dysfunction and may be associated with nausea, vomiting, and previous upper respiratory tract infections. It generally has no auditory symptoms, unlike labyrinthitis.

Question 5

how is vestibular neuritis treated?

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Symptomatically: In the early stages just anti nausea and anti dizzy medications.  The acute effects usually go away after a few days.

Question 6

definition of lumbosacral neuritis?

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See below: Neuritis means inflammation of a nerve, but we would not usually describe lumbosacral nerve problems by that term.  Might instead use radiculitis or radiculopathy.  Not sure of what context this was introduced, but perhaps this refers to pain radiating from your spine down a leg.  If occurring after back surgery, perhaps post-op scarring or arachnoiditis.

Question 7

what's the cure for occipital neuritis?

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Injection: Although the pain of greater occipital neuritis can respond to analgesic meds, I have found that localized nerve blocks, even local cortisol may reverse and stabilize indefinitely.  A permanent solution may be associated with an alcohol injection, but this will leave some numbness over the ear.

Question 8

what are therapies for intercostal neuritis?

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See below: It is imandatory to find what is the cause of the condition.
This will determine treatment modalities which might include prescription medications of selective intercostal  nerve root block .
You need to see your doctor for recomendations regarding the future diagnostic testing and advice.

Question 9

what is the condition of neuritis and its treatments?

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Neuritis: Neuritis is defined as an inflammation of a peripheral nerve or nerves. There are several causes of inflammation including infection or compression. Treatment is either symptom relief or treating the cause of the inflammation.

Question 10

if someone has optical neuritis, will they develop ms?

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Varies, but: Statistically, the literature varies from 25% to 65-70% incidence.  Best data from England: optic neuritis plus one brain MRI lesion becomes clinically definite MS in 85% of pts by 14 years.  So, obtain serial MRI studies if in doubt.

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