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What to do if i have pseudotumor cerebri, a spinal fluid condition, it can and have affected my optic glands. it can cause ?
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Weight Loss: The best thing to do is lose weight. This can reduce the symptoms of pseudotumor. If this is unsuccessful you may need medication to reduce production of CSF (Acetazolamide). If you are having visual symptoms you may benefit from optic nerve fenestration orr more rarely a CSF shunt.
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