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A 48-year-old female asked:
If diplopia lasts 10-14 days with 3-4 yrs between attacks is stroke/ms more likely than mg.slight dv daily ? muscle now weak from earlier problems.
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Monganswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
MS is more likely...: The medical history is very important here. If you are generally healthy and do not have high blood pressure or diabetes, multiple sclerosis could be a fairly likely cause of two episodes of diplopia lasting 10-14 days. With diabetes or hypertension, an ischemic neuropathy may be a cause. See a neurologist or ophthalmologist to get this evaluated.
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
LASIK Surgery 18 years experience
Diplopia: Diplopia episodes can be a sign of something serious although the differential diagnosis is extensive. The causes you have listed are not the most common causes but all need to be ruled out by an eye doctor.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 52 years experience
Possibilties: Yes, you can experience diplopia from multiple sclerosis, brainstem strokes, and myasthenia gravis, and all can be sorted out by an expert neurologist. A number of diagnostic tests can readily sort out these disorders, and confirm causation.
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