Question 1

are steriod injections in the frontal area of the scalp for hair loss safe for someone who has glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

No: Steroid injections to prevent hair loss are not effective and you run the risk of worsening your glaucoma and hastening cataracts. Is this treatment being given by a doctor, if so, get a second opinion.

Question 2

can-short-term-steroid-cause-blurriness-used-only-for-3-weeks-and-tapered-down-i-am-now-off-for-2-weeks but i still have blurred vision.when will it go away? can it cause glaucoma or cataract? or is this a normal side effect after using prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Hi. : Please make an appointment with your neuro oftalmologist, and get that checked out ASAP.

Question 3

no family history of glaucoma.recent dilated eye exam normal.can long term use of steroid nasal sprays(furoate) cause glaucoma?it causes open angle or closed angle glaucoma? doc didnt tell me that i have narrow angle. will it raise iop? am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

: A virtual consult with Healthtap to review the need and proper use of the nasal steroid may be helpful. Avoid contact with your eyes. Avoid common allergic triggers including dust,pet dander and pollen. A screening test for glaucoma is recommended.

Question 4

is c4 extreme harmful if i have pigment induced glaucoma?   or low thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Either of these : May cause problems if not controlled.

Question 5

doc, can slit lamp examine optic nerve without use of dilating drops? also please tell me that if person with angle recession induced by injury has normal eye pressure in yearly checks. is it likely that history of injury is not leading to glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Depending pupil size: If you have a large pupil it is possible to see the nerve.  If the pupil is small, it is difficult to see the optic nerve at the slit lamp. Using even a weak dilating drop can allow for a better detailed view. Yes pressure can be normal after injury but it is always possible that glaucoma can develop after an injury so at a minimum yearly eye exams are needed.

Question 6

chronic cluster migraines 9 years. severe eye/neck pain during attack. misdiagnosed numerous times including glaucoma, friends think its anxiety/stress induced but ivehad them half my life. underlying reasons? + hla-b27, ct, mra, mri show clear?

Accepted Answer

: Please see a neurologist who specializes in Migraine (academic center). He/she will diagnose and take care of you. Do not listen to diagnosis from lay people tho they might mean well. Hope you feel better

Question 7

15 yrs of depoprovera told to stop due to severe osteo induced by steriods from having mg! off 20 days now,cant handle emotions/crying etc. take klono?

Accepted Answer

You may: But exercise caution before you take Klonopin (clonazepam), (clonazepam) tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, any breathing problems, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while taking Klonopin (clonazepam). This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. Clonazepam may be habit-forming.

Good luck!

Question 8

could you explain what is steroid induced myopathy?

Accepted Answer

Too much steroids: It comes from too many steroids  given for asthma , inflammation from different entities that results in more proximal muscle weakness  and you have to stop taking them to get better also take in protein and exercise unless it results from a tumor that secretes steroid type compounds it is thought to arise from decrease in muscle protein metabolism causing atrophy.

Question 9

what is steroid induced myopathy, and what kind of steroid causes it?

Accepted Answer

Weakness: Any synthetic steroid can cause a steroid induced muscular weakness. They cause proximal muscle weakness preferentially and affect large muscle groups.

Question 10

does steroid induced oral thrush go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

It can: It may upon discontinuation of the steroid, but many thrush cases are relieved sooner by topical or oral antifungal medications.

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A member asked:

Are steriod injections in the frontal area of the scalp for hair loss safe for someone who has glaucoma.

A member asked:

Can-short-term-steroid-cause-blurriness-used-only-for-3-weeks-and-tapered-down-i-am-now-off-for-2-weeks but i still have blurred vision.when will it go away? can it cause glaucoma or cataract? or is this a normal side effect after using prednisone?

A member asked:

No family history of glaucoma.recent dilated eye exam normal.can long term use of steroid nasal sprays(furoate) cause glaucoma?it causes open angle or closed angle glaucoma? doc didnt tell me that i have narrow angle. will it raise iop? am i at risk?

A member asked:

Is c4 extreme harmful if i have pigment induced glaucoma? or low thyroid?

A member asked:

Doc, can slit lamp examine optic nerve without use of dilating drops? also please tell me that if person with angle recession induced by injury has normal eye pressure in yearly checks. is it likely that history of injury is not leading to glaucoma?

A member asked:

Chronic cluster migraines 9 years. severe eye/neck pain during attack. misdiagnosed numerous times including glaucoma, friends think its anxiety/stress induced but ivehad them half my life. underlying reasons? + hla-b27, ct, mra, mri show clear?

A member asked:

15 yrs of depoprovera told to stop due to severe osteo induced by steriods from having mg! off 20 days now,cant handle emotions/crying etc. take klono?

A member asked:

Could you explain what is steroid induced myopathy?

A member asked:

What is steroid induced myopathy, and what kind of steroid causes it?

A member asked:

Does steroid induced oral thrush go away on its own?

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