Re: Optic Neuritis

[Guest guest]

Goober,

3 1/2 years ago I had my first appearance of optic neuritis (very painful),

flashing lights, balance problems, severe headaches, etc - very scary at

the time. All this has gone away, and stayed away, as long as I stick to

certain diet changes (kindof) and stay on my supplements (mainly one).

Do you use ANY artificial sweeteners? Drink diet drinks? Chew gum?

This is what triggered my optic neuritis for me, it is when my attacks

started. Since removing ALL artificial sweeteners from my diet, doing a

somewhat better diet, and taking Planetary Herbals Myelin Sheath support

(3*2/day), my attacks have stayed away. And, since giving up gum (about my

only

source of artificial sweetener at the time), the neuritis has NEVER

returned. For a year or so I'd try a piece of gum after several months

without,

and bam, eye pain would return. I don't know if others have had the same

experience, but it worked for me.

Jim

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In a message dated 1/15/2010 2:17:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

jencharisma01@... writes:

Almost 4 years ago when I was first diagnosed I had Optic Neuritis. I

didn't have any pain,I just couldn't see. I went to a Ophthalmologist and he

told me what it was and said he couldn't do anything for it that I should see

a Neuro. My Neuro then put me on the 3 days of I.V. Steroids. It took a few

weeks to recover but I did get my sight back. I haven't had it since. I

been on Tysabri for 6 months now and haven't had a flare up. Before that I

was on Betaseron and Copaxone. They didn't work, I had 3 flare ups during

them,once I was admitted Because I couldn't walk. I was in a wheelchair going

into the hospital and when I left I was using a walker, now I'm walking on

my own and I thank this to Tysabri. I'm not saying you should do this, it's

just what worked for me. I hope you get better soon. With love and

prayers.

~Jen~

>

> Hi All!

>

> This is my second time getting optic neuritis. The opthamologist told me

that I had 2 options for treatment (1) 3 days IV steroids then pill or (2)

do nothing and get the same results. Has anyone heard differently? My Neuro

couldn't believe that I didn't have any pain, as was I. The last time I

got it the pain was awful. I am going on a week and a half and sight is

getting better. This is my 1st flare up in 2+ years. How do I avoid this again?

Ugh!

>

> Thanks!

>

> goober

>

[Guest guest]

Almost 4 years ago when I was first diagnosed I had Optic Neuritis. I didn't

have any pain,I just couldn't see. I went to a Ophthalmologist and he told me

what it was and said he couldn't do anything for it that I should see a Neuro.

My Neuro then put me on the 3 days of I.V. Steroids. It took a few weeks to

recover but I did get my sight back. I haven't had it since. I been on Tysabri

for 6 months now and haven't had a flare up. Before that I was on Betaseron and

Copaxone. They didn't work, I had 3 flare ups during them,once I was admitted

Because I couldn't walk. I was in a wheelchair going into the hospital and when

I left I was using a walker, now I'm walking on my own and I thank this to

Tysabri. I'm not saying you should do this, it's just what worked for me. I

hope you get better soon. With love and prayers.

~Jen~

>

> Hi All!

>

> This is my second time getting optic neuritis. The opthamologist told me that

I had 2 options for treatment (1) 3 days IV steroids then pill or (2) do

nothing and get the same results. Has anyone heard differently? My Neuro

couldn't believe that I didn't have any pain, as was I. The last time I got it

the pain was awful. I am going on a week and a half and sight is getting

better. This is my 1st flare up in 2+ years. How do I avoid this again? Ugh!

>

> Thanks!

>

> goober

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Instead of trying to directly treat MS-related symptoms, I think your wisest

course of action would be to employ a comprehensive approach that includes a

diet low in saturated fat (like the Best Bet Diet), exercise, detoxification, a

low stress lifestyle, food supplements, glyconutrients, Low Dose Naltrexone

(LDN), and a host of other things that some MSers have found very helpful.

For more information, visit

http://tinyurl.com/advice-to-msers

All the best,

Dudley Delany

http://profiles.yahoo.com/dudley_delany

[Guest guest]

‘Dramatic Improvement’ in Eyesight Problems with anti-inflammatory drug

Aimspro

The results of the optic neuritis trial in Oxford are very good. Patients’

vision improved significantly following treatment with Aimspro.

The Multiple Sclerosis patients who took part in the double blind trial at the

Radcliffe Hospital showed improvement in visual field scores over a two

week course of treatment.

These highly significant improvements in the patients’ sight were observed

after only three injections, so the possibility of a placebo effect was

excluded. There were no side effects.

http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=show & pageid=1611

**************

Neuritis is inflammation of nerves. Inflammation is the characteristic reaction

of bodily tissues to injury or disease. The tissues are trying to increase their

blood supply to accelerate the healing process or the effectiveness of the

natural immune defense system. Inflammation often involves a “histamineâ€

hormonal response. optic neuritis MUST be dealt with rapidly, as soon as the

first sign of a blinking/flashing spot is sensed in one’s vision.

Our cells, tissues and organs are constantly exposed to environmental toxins,

pollution and internal metabolic processes that contain “oxidizers,†“free

radicals,†pollutants, toxins, fumigants, heavy metals, preservatives and

carcinogens , which accelerate the rate of aging, disease, and cellular decay.

When blood vessel walls become weak, they break open. Blood released in a brain

hemorrhage rips apart the neural network where memories are stored. Vascular

hemorrhages anywhere in the body can cut off the blood supply to tiny neurons

causing localize neuritis and cascading neuropathy.

In general, you should absolutely avoid known “neurotoxins†(poisons that

kill neurons) such as smoking, intoxicating alcohol, and “ excitotoxins â€

(including: MSG, aspartame, NutraSweet, Equal and other sugar substitutes ).

Many forms of pepper are at least mildly neurotoxic. Heavy metals like lead and

mercury (in fish, metal tooth fillings, etc.) are known to kill neurons. The

more neurotoxins consumed, and the longer the exposure, the more significant the

rate of progressive irreversible neuropathy. (note: mercury detox helped my

problems significantly)

To reduce (but not eliminate) the impact of environmental oxidative aging

accelerators (in blood vessels, nerves, etc.), most people suffering from

neuritis should increase their intake of high-pigment natural antioxidants .

Fruits, fruit skins and seeds from blueberries, blackberries, strawberries,

raspberries, plums, oranges, dark grapes, cherries and red tomatoes contain

powerful antioxidants that protect the fruit and significantly slow down their

aging process. Vegetables like kale, spinach, alfalfa sprouts, broccoli florets,

and red bell peppers have similar protective antiaging benefits for most people.

http://www.joyfulaging.com/Neuritis.htm

[Guest guest]

‘Dramatic Improvement’ in Eyesight Problems with anti-inflammatory drug

Aimspro

The results of the optic neuritis trial in Oxford are very good. Patients’

vision improved significantly following treatment with Aimspro.

The Multiple Sclerosis patients who took part in the double blind trial at the

Radcliffe Hospital showed improvement in visual field scores over a two

week course of treatment.

These highly significant improvements in the patients’ sight were observed

after only three injections, so the possibility of a placebo effect was

excluded. There were no side effects.

http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=show & pageid=1611

**************

Neuritis is inflammation of nerves. Inflammation is the characteristic reaction

of bodily tissues to injury or disease. The tissues are trying to increase their

blood supply to accelerate the healing process or the effectiveness of the

natural immune defense system. Inflammation often involves a “histamineâ€

hormonal response. optic neuritis MUST be dealt with rapidly, as soon as the

first sign of a blinking/flashing spot is sensed in one’s vision.

Our cells, tissues and organs are constantly exposed to environmental toxins,

pollution and internal metabolic processes that contain “oxidizers,†“free

radicals,†pollutants, toxins, fumigants, heavy metals, preservatives and

carcinogens , which accelerate the rate of aging, disease, and cellular decay.

When blood vessel walls become weak, they break open. Blood released in a brain

hemorrhage rips apart the neural network where memories are stored. Vascular

hemorrhages anywhere in the body can cut off the blood supply to tiny neurons

causing localize neuritis and cascading neuropathy.

In general, you should absolutely avoid known “neurotoxins†(poisons that

kill neurons) such as smoking, intoxicating alcohol, and “ excitotoxins â€

(including: MSG, aspartame, NutraSweet, Equal and other sugar substitutes ).

Many forms of pepper are at least mildly neurotoxic. Heavy metals like lead and

mercury (in fish, metal tooth fillings, etc.) are known to kill neurons. The

more neurotoxins consumed, and the longer the exposure, the more significant the

rate of progressive irreversible neuropathy. (note: mercury detox helped my

problems significantly)

To reduce (but not eliminate) the impact of environmental oxidative aging

accelerators (in blood vessels, nerves, etc.), most people suffering from

neuritis should increase their intake of high-pigment natural antioxidants .

Fruits, fruit skins and seeds from blueberries, blackberries, strawberries,

raspberries, plums, oranges, dark grapes, cherries and red tomatoes contain

powerful antioxidants that protect the fruit and significantly slow down their

aging process. Vegetables like kale, spinach, alfalfa sprouts, broccoli florets,

and red bell peppers have similar protective antiaging benefits for most people.

http://www.joyfulaging.com/Neuritis.htm