does anyone know anything here at this blog about 6th cranial nerve palsy?

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I have been diagnosed with this by a er md, I do not have insurance and am unemployed at this time.. to see a neuro opthalmologist is not an economic option for me.. we have explored the net for any and all info and have found that the cause needs to be found asap to prevent furhter damage.. we live in the ft worth tx area.. I have called the social services agencies. they want to base my income qualifications on last year.that makes sense doesn't it? so any body got a idea on this?
Please contact me and I'll explain this..every time I write it all out, when I'm about done it just says, please log in again....but I'll try again...

6th nerve palsy is fairly straight forwards.

The 6th nerve nucleus is adjacent to the 7th nucleus. When it exits the base of the brain, it travels over the petrous portion of the temporal bone, then forards to the orbit and into the orbit. Anywhere along that course it can have a problem.

Have you had a recent cold? OR upper Respiratory infection or ear infection? As the nerve passes over the petrous ridge, it can become inflammed if you have an ear infection that affects the bone. A chronic Mastoiditis is the most common problem in this area. Tap your mastoid bone behind your ear. If it's really tender or feels different than the other side, this could be a sign that tells us you've got an infection.
That's called Gradinego's Syndrome. You might also have tinnitus or a sound in your ear on that side, feel the ear is stopped up, have ear pain, have post nasal drip.

As the nerve goes further forward, it gets into the area of the Trigeminal nerve. That gangion has three branches. IT's sensory to the face. Do you have pain or funny sensation in your forehead or cheek area or jaw area?

Further forward it comes into the orbital fissures and will be next to the third and forth nerves, so other oculomotor symptoms would be present, not just the 6th, which is manifested by double vision as the eye on that side won't move out past midline.

Once it's in the cavernous sinus area, you could have a field defect or loss of vision as the optic nerve is right down there too.

If it gets into the orbit and there's problems there you'd notice pain, eye might bulge out a little, lid might drop on that side. A chronic sinus or regular sinus infection could affect it there.

Most of these things are really rare. The most common, really most common cause is Diabetes.

If you've none of the associated signs, You might want to see a Family Practicioner or go to a lab and get some blood work done (fasting blood surgar), CBC with differential...those things.

Let me know if you need more help....  (+ info)

What does it mean when a neurologist says the "cranial nerve is grossly attack?"?

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what are all the muscle and nerve diseases that can cause jerkking and twitching?

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hi im 15 and for the past 2 weeks my arms ,legs neck,back.everything jerk...expecially when im still.. im so misserible..i feel like i want to jump out of my skin please help
Hi There

First you need to relax about the issue. If you keep focused on the issue then you'll attract more of the issue (law of attraction).

Here are some ideas to heal the issue. You need to take control of your health and this is a great start. Asking for assistance and excepting all answers. Dont let anyone tell you this or that. Always research and trust your own instincts on health. You will determine what you will believe in or try, but be open to all options and you will heal yourself.

Aromatherapy: Chamomile, eucalyptus, cedarwood, juniper, and/or lavender essential oils massaged into the affected areas can relieve pain.

Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet and drink plenty of pure filtered water throughout the day. Also eliminate all caffeinated beverages, refined sugars, cigarettes, and commercial carbonated beverages.

Herbs: Combine equal parts of the tinctures of St. John`s wort, skullcap, oat, and Siberian ginseng. Take one teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. Externally, peppermint oil can be applied to the affected area to relieve pain.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Belladonna, Aconite, Mag phos., Phytolacca, Chelidonium, Lycopodium, and Arsen alb.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.

Juice Therapy: Parsley, celery, and carrot juice acts as a nerve tonic that can be helpful in mild cases.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can be helpful: vitamin B complex, vitamin B1, vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, Brewers` yeast, calcium, lecithin, and magnesium. Proteolytic enzymes taken away from meals can also be helpful especially in cases of neuritis.

Topical Treatment: Apply Epsom salt packs to the affected area.

Water: You need to be drinking around a gallon of water a day (I do). We are made of 85% water and the nerves need the fluid to function properly. We lose a quart of water a day, just by breathing. Dont underestimate the power of drinking water.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating neuralgia, neuropathy, and neuritis: Acupressure, Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Chelation Therapy, Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Light Therapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Neural Therapy, Osteopathy, Oxygen Therapy (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy), Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Yoga.

Best of health to you  (+ info)

If a patient cannot move one eye laterally to see something to the side what cranial nerve does this affect?

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the lateral rectus muscle moves the eye laterally (toward the ear). This is cranial nerve VI - abducens.  (+ info)

If the patient has one shoulder that droops what cranial nerve is affected?

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Man, what is this cranial nerve night?
It could be Cranial V (trigeminal) which the test shoulder shrug is for.  (+ info)

I am looking for pictures of the cranial nerve placement in the brain---Can anyone help?

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I am studying for my board exams for nursing and I have not been able to find a detailed picture of information
http://www2.uchc.edu/~cns/head&neck/index.html

http://www.med.yale.edu/caim/cnerves/  (+ info)

Cutting a branch of this cranial nerve was once used as a treatment for gastric ulcers?

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i have cranial nerve 3 palsy and iam 33 years old and i have had it from november til now.Will i go blind?

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i recieved a spinal tap back in sept of 08 because i was having badhead pains and this was the result of that in a 2 mouths time.Will i go blind?
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what is compression of the 8th cranial nerve has any one been daiganosed with that and what did you do?

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That nerve is responsible for your sense of hearing and deals with your bodies' sense of balance as well. Damage to this nerve may cause deafness, ringing of the ears, dizziness, vertigo and vomiting (from the sense of nausea). I found a ton of information at the following website regarding treatment and rehab. It usually includes valium and something for the nausea like phenergan along with rehab exercises with your eyes, etc. http://www.medicinenet.com/vestibular_balance_disorders/page4.htm  (+ info)

What cranial nerve is impaired?

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Joseph in his 70's is having problems with chewing his food.
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue,
it deviated(moved) to the right and it's right side was quite wasted,
what happened? Is there something wrong with his nerves?
Wow! I am working on this same question. While researching I found this answer. Good Luck.

Trigeminal V: a mixed nerve responsible for the chewing of food and sensations in the face, scalp, and teeth and the contraction of chewing muscles.  (+ info)

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