Patient's question:
Recurring new symptoms, first appearing in the eyes. On July 28, double vision returned in the eyes. On August 6, headaches and eye strain reappeared. By August 16, vision started to tremble. On September 1, vision began to distort. On September 28, rainbow-colored lights appeared. On October 26... On November 25... On January 28, sudden numbness and coldness in both hands, a feeling as if something were about to burst out of the blood vessels, occurring intermittently, sometimes in the hands, feet, or back. This has continued until now. The numbness in the hands has lessened, but it still occurs sometimes. The situation remains as described. I have visited the ophthalmology department of the hospital dozens of times, but the doctors have been unable to explain my symptoms, and all tests have shown no problems. I have not visited the neurology department yet. The pain from rapid eye movement has lasted for 5 months now, and there is still no diagnosis, but I am certain it is opticospinal neuritis. I would like to ask: can this disease prevent deafness for 30 years? What kind of help do I need: I really...Doctor's answer:
A type of inflammatory demyelinating disease that primarily affects the optic nerve and spinal cord. Clinically, it is characterized by simultaneous or successive involvement of the optic nerve and spinal cord, presenting in a progressive or relapsing-remitting course, currently believed to be a variant of multiple sclerosis. An optimistic attitude should be adopted towards patients with opticospinal multiple sclerosis to explain the nature and prospects of the disease, boost their courage to fight the illness, and guide them on how to recover from and prevent potential disabilities. They should also be instructed on how to implement functional exercises for affected limbs.