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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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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Optic neuritis (inflammation of optic nerve)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 13 | 11% |  |
| Methylprednisolone | 3 | 2% | |
| MRI | 2 | 2% | |
| Ophthalmic Examination | 2 | 2% | |
| Acetaminophen | 1 | 1% | |
| Ibuprofen | 1 | 1% | |
| Interferon beta 1a IM Injection | 1 | 1% | |
| MRI Brain | 1 | 1% | |
| Vicodin | 1 | 1% | |
| Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) | 1 | 1% | |