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Optic neuritis (inflammation of optic nerve) Symptom Report
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Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve; it is classified as either intraocular, affecting the part of the nerve within the eyeball, or retrobulbar, affecting the portion behind the eyeball.
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What we've learned
Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Optic neuritis (inflammation of optic nerve)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2 | 100% |  |
| Prednisone | 2 | 100% | |
| Acetaminophen | 1 | 50% | |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1 | 50% | |
| Ibuprofen | 1 | 50% | |
| Interferon beta-1a Intramuscular Injection | 1 | 50% | |
| Methylprednisolone | 1 | 50% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 | 50% | |