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It is usual for optic neuritis to get a little better then stop and then continue to get better?
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Yes, usually, BUT: Continue to have this followed closely and best find out the CAUSE of the problem!! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 12/1/2018
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Fluctuating recovery: Not unique to have a stuttering recovery, as optic neuritis improves. Steroids and ACTHAR have been shown to reverse the visual problems. Often optic neuritis is the presenting problem in multiple sclerosis. Trust your doctors are searching for underlying causation.
Answered 2/24/2021
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