Re: Immunotherapy induced NAION
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Debra, I too have had migraines since my 30s, I'll say.? I'm 61 now and had my NAION episode right after I turned 58.? I sort of stopped having migraines when I hit menopause, but still get headaches on the regular.? I feel like there has to be a connection there... but I've no science to back that up...
Does anyone have any research?or experience with the connection between Migraines with or without Aura and NAION? I have had MWA's?since 23 years old (I am now 72; NAION in left eye preceded by MWA in lower left eye that would not go away). Going to top Headache Neurologist at Weil?Cornell in NYC who says there is some research but not enough?to make the connection yet. DEBRA BROWN-GROSSMAN, MPH, RDN, CDEPediatric and Adolescent Nutrition Specialist Adult Nutrition and Weight Management Consultant 518-888-2929? ?fax: 518-751-2403
Hello,? Yes, please share which?Dermatological immunotherapy you used. A few weeks ago, I?completed a 12-day round of?Fluorouracil topical 5% that my NO pre-approved. I have not noticed any vision change, but my migraines have returned. Thank you,
Do you know the cream you were prescribed? I was just prescribed SLUOROURACIL and CALCIPOTRIENE.
I was chatting to my neuro-opthamologist about the possibility of my past immunotherapy treatment (for skin precancers) causing my NAION. He said it was a strong possibilty although he has no evidence of it being the cause.?
I was using a topical immunotherapy ointment which raises the level of beta interferon levels in the body. The theory is that the higher levels of interferon leads to the immune system putting down deposits in the optic nerve.
In doing some research myself I came across a couple of articles.
Ocular side effects of biological agents in oncology: what should the clinician be aware of?
Ocular side effects of novel anti-cancer biological therapies
Has anybody else had immunotherapy and developed NAION shortly after?
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