I don't think it matters at all except you may need to inject the cyano more frequently as the prescription schedule is every four weeks. I currently have mine every three weeks.
How common is Lieber’s Neuropathy? I have visual blurring and floaters which I had before beginning SI of Cyanocobalamin and which has gotten worse. My doctor finally diagnosed cataracts. I cannot help but wonder if something else is going on.
Lieber's is classes as a rare disease, it's hereditary and caused by a gene mutation. Lieber's is therefore more likely if you have a family member who has it...or who has visual problems that are misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.
It's also possible to have another form of optic neuritis that's not hereditary. Nobody knows why this occurs but it's thought to be caused when the immune system mistakenly targets the substance covering your optic nerve (myelin), resulting in inflammation and damage to the myelin. (not sure if cyanocobalamin is contraindicated here but think I'd err on the side of caution, if in doubt).
Here's what the US National Library of Medicine says about the prevalence of Leber's Optic Neuritis:
The prevalence of LHON in most populations is unknown. It affects 1 in 30,000 to 50,000 people in northeast England and Finland.
Have you seen an opthomologist about your cataracts? This would be a usual referral route for those with cataracts, in the UK.
An opthomologist would also be the specialist to see if you suspect (or want to rule out) Leber's (or optic neuritis). My understanding is that Leber’s can be quite difficult to diagnose and would certainly require specialist input.
Good idea Sita505USA. Probably not an issue but worth checking. If nothing else, it will put your mind at rest...especially because cyanocobalamin is involved.
You may find that you need more frequent injections, you may not. Keep an eye on your symptoms and be prepared to inject earlier if you feel them returning.
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