Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Those are pretty common. I've had a couple of them for years, and then one went away. They come with aging<g>. I wouldn't worry about it. ----- Original Message ----- From: Kay Simpson Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 9:41 PM Subject: eye problem Hi, Gang, Need some feedback on eye problem. For a week now, I have what eye doc has called a floater in my left eye. It looks like a black thread that moves with my eye and never goes away even if I close that eye. It stays in a relative position to the eye in the top left corner. It reminds me of watching an old movie that has little specks on the film. So, do you think I should seek another opinion or just forget about it? It is annoying and of course my eyes stay dry from the RA. I am presently taking anti-inflammatory drug and some vitamins. TIA for any help, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Hi Kay, Both my husband and I have had floaters over time - since he doesn't have RA, and I had them in the pre-RA days I don't think they are related. Unfortunately there's nothing that can be done about them or for them. It may be coincidence, but I think they started a couple of years before I had to go to bifocals (I've been nearsighted most of my life). They are annoying, but seem to be harmless. Beth > Hi, Gang, > Need some feedback on eye problem. For a week now, I have what eye doc has called a floater in my left eye. It looks like a black thread that moves with my eye and never goes away even if I close that eye. It stays in a relative position to the eye in the top left corner. It reminds me of watching an old movie that has little specks on the film. So, do you think I should seek another opinion or just forget about it? It is annoying and of course my eyes stay dry from the RA. I am presently taking anti-inflammatory drug and some vitamins. > TIA for any help, > Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 --- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , " Kay Simpson " <Siwelyak@f...> wrote: > Hi, Gang, > Need some feedback on eye problem. For a week now, I have what eye doc has called a floater in my left eye. I have many floaters in my eyes, and thought they can be annoying, apparently they aren't dangerous. I have a very good opthamologist and he says they are normal as you get older. I am 62 and have had them for almost twenty years. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 In a message dated 11/28/2004 6:12:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, freelancedrafting@... writes: Hi Kay, As some of the others have said, you don't have to worry about the floaters but if you start to see streaks of light, get to a good eye doctor as quickly as I have large clear jelly like floaters that are in a line and continuously "march" across my path of vision. I get them every couple of months for a few hours. ????? Pris Does your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience? Or bored and wanting to learn tricks? "Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" book www.valentinesperformingpigs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Do you get migraines? ----- Original Message ----- From: NELLIESTAR@... Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 6:31 PM Subject: Re: eye problem In a message dated 11/28/2004 6:12:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, freelancedrafting@... writes: Hi Kay,As some of the others have said, you don't have to worry about the floaters but if you start to see streaks of light, get to a good eye doctor as quickly as I have large clear jelly like floaters that are in a line and continuously "march" across my path of vision. I get them every couple of months for a few hours.?????PrisDoes your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience?Or bored and wanting to learn tricks?"Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" bookwww.valentinesperformingpigs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 No migraines, just floaters in the eye. Thanks to all who responded. Kay ----- Original Message ----- From: Hasenstab Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 5:33 PM Subject: Re: eye problem Do you get migraines? ----- Original Message ----- From: NELLIESTAR@... Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 6:31 PM Subject: Re: eye problem In a message dated 11/28/2004 6:12:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, freelancedrafting@... writes: Hi Kay,As some of the others have said, you don't have to worry about the floaters but if you start to see streaks of light, get to a good eye doctor as quickly as I have large clear jelly like floaters that are in a line and continuously "march" across my path of vision. I get them every couple of months for a few hours.?????PrisDoes your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience?Or bored and wanting to learn tricks?"Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" bookwww.valentinesperformingpigs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 In a message dated 11/28/2004 3:34:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, saludo@... writes: Do you get migraines? BINGO! The doctor saod they were eye migraines... How did you know? Pris Does your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience? Or bored and wanting to learn tricks? "Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" book www.valentinesperformingpigs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Because I get them too. It's the weirdest thing -- they just move across your eye, kind of like lightening, only slow. They aren't exactly "eye migraines," but they're one of the things that signals that a migraine is coming. Not everyone has them. Also, migraine is a syndrome, not just a headache, and you can have migraines without the headache. I've had some of those. ----- Original Message ----- From: NELLIESTAR@... Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 7:48 AM Subject: Re: eye problem In a message dated 11/28/2004 3:34:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, saludo@... writes: Do you get migraines?BINGO!The doctor saod they were eye migraines...How did you know?PrisDoes your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience?Or bored and wanting to learn tricks?"Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" bookwww.valentinesperformingpigs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Hi Sue, Thank you for your response about Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). In regards to the eye problem, no one in my family with CMT(there are 6 of us) has experienced this. I have learned so much about this disease in the last few months, even though I've had it for 20 years. Just recently started falling more often. Its ok when I'm home but a little embarrasing when out somewhere. My grandson (l7) keeps my spirits up. He has had surgery on his feet and wears braces, but you never see him without his big smile. He is such a positive young man. The grandkids are what keep me smiling. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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