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Does eye twitching come with optic neuritis? currently on steroids for it.
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Not normally: The eye twitching could be myokymia, secondary to eye strain, fatigue, stress, and even chemical imbalance associated with steroids. But issue here is whether this is the first episode of multiple sclerosis. Get this fully evaluated, up to 50 % eventual ms following optic neuritis.
Answered 11/28/2013
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No : That is usually a symptom of dry eyes, stress or an imbalance of electrolytes. Contact your treating eye doctor to work this up and make a proper diagnosis a d treatment. Steroids can cause electrolyte problems.
Answered 11/28/2013
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