Katybug Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 So last night I was trying to write out Xmas cards when a strange new symptom seemed to occur. When I had to start concentrating for my hand to keep writing correctly (because sometimes my hand gets weak and shaky and I will write incorrect letters if not very careful), I would also experience something with my eyes. They (my eyeballs) would quickly jump side to side several times and I could not really see during this. It was less than two seconds in duration and I was fully aware it was happening. It only happened when I was writing the cards. It was like someone put my eyeballs in a shaker and shook it a few times very quickly. Does anyone else have anything like this? It feels scarily close to what I imagine seizure activity feels like but I have been evaluated (January) for seizures and nothing was found. My eyes were thoroughly checked in January and they are in good shape too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesktr189 Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I have this too almost daily and do not have seizures ( I was tested). I think its just from low blood pressure because when I lay down for awhile it seems to go away... but it can be so annoying when I am trying to read something cant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 This can sometimes happen with an inner ear disorder - have you been tested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I get something that sounds like that when I am tired and trying to read. I have assumed that mine is a tracking problem that is worsened when tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I also get this sometimes, and there's an 'official' medical term for it....when I remember, I'll be back and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Strabismus?Yes, I get these also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I also have this problem sometimes, and if you have the same thing I do, it's called 'nystagmus.' This can occur when the area of the brain that controls eye movements is not functioning properly (probably due to lack of blood flow), an accident involving injury to the head, lack of vitamin B12, an inner ear problem, as yogini suggested, along with other issues. It makes your eyes go horizontally side-to-side very quickly, and from what I've read, it can also happen vertically. There's more information available if you type in 'nystagmus' and then look under 'NIH,' the National Institute of Health. Hope this helps!Omega, I think that strabismus is where your eyes cross? I would guess that others here also suffer from this condition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks everyone. I have had a full work up from the ENT and they can't find anything. I bet it is a blood flow issue because it correlated with the symptoms in my hands and the cognitive issues that accompany my POTSie brain these days. Not that I want you guys to have this, but, its always nice to know I'm not alone. Will look up nystagmus. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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