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A neurologist would call it a ptosis -- hubby has this on his left eye only. It can be caused by myasthenia gravis. Basically it is a sign of weakness of a certain eye muscle.
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I saw an opthalmologist today. He says I'm just getting old! ...and it's likely just a hereditary condition.
I told him it came on suddenly. I'd better get a picture to show my LLMD.
Quack, quack?
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This is one of my symptoms and is the first sign of a herx for me. Along with that my eyeballs feel like they have pressure on them and sometimes hurt a little. Also get a frontal headache. It's very debilitating for me, but it is getting better.
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I've been having a flare of symptoms this week. It's probably related.
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Sorrrrrry!
Seems that is the answer of choice when one has no idea.
Definitely, a second opinion.
PS- You look marvelous!!!!!! (encouragement)
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This is definitely hereditary-I know firsthand because I have it on my right eye only(looks like hell!) and my sister also has it on one eye. My Aunt had to have plastic surgery to correct hers-it was so bad,on both eyes, it was affecting her vision. So my sis and I are both hoping that we may be spared the same eyelid surgery fate, as that is the last type of surgery I would ever want to electively do! So many other health issues I have would definitely take priority! Hope this helped-
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I am having a severe herx right now and normally I wouldn't post anything just due to feeling so bad and it really hurts to type.
When I saw your post, it got my attention because I have this and it can be very severe at times. It does enterfer with my vision horribly. Usally my left eye will be paralized----well I mean I can't move it at all.
My LLMD said it was due to the cranial nerve and I'm sorry as I don't remember which one. He also suspects Myasthenia Gravis. I have had the blood test and the NCS, but as he said and I agree very strongly; the tensolin test is the most accurate.
Puffy eyelids and bags under the eyes can be hereditary of course-----but not when it comes on all of the sudden!!!!!
Please get a second opinion!!!!! I would not except the diagnosis, "You're getting old; it's hereditary."
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