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Can Uveitis Cause Headache?
HI I am suffering from uveitis and have been prescribed three medications. 2 eye drops 1 two hourly(antibiotic), one 4hourly (steriod)and a cream for before bed. I started with a strange burning smell and metallic taste after using the medication for a few days. It was so bad yesterday it made me sick. I am also getting headaches. Any ideas?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
uveitis is an auto immune dis order. steroid is unavoidable. dexamethasone can be used. tapering is essential. doctor hah to watch for complication like diabetes and glaucoma.
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