Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yep, I have optic neuritis. Doc says it's pretty mild right now and he believes it will stay that way. But, he said if the pain worsens or my vision gets wonky (wonkier? then he wants me admitted to the hospital for IV Solumedrol. He told me some interesting stats from a study on ON done about ten years ago. The study showed if a person has had MS for 10 to 15 years the odds of a bout of ON are in the high 90s. So I guess it was my "turn". My eyes are aching tonight but that is probably mostly from having my eyes dilated. After the appt we went out to eat Chinese and then to Walmart so my daughter could do her grocery shopping. I am SO darned tired now. hugs to each of you SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 When I looked it up, it sounded like you might have it. Luckily its mild, and I will be praying it runs its course and goes away soon. :-) Take it easy, and maybe use a scooter to feed the critters from now on. :-) My son in law said if we had a farm he would build me walk ways I could use to get around the property. That sounded so good to me. But you might want to think about doing the same so you can get around better. I sure do like my power chair, but I never get out to use it much. But you can still go out, and any aid you can use will help you maintain your independence longer. I know you know this, just wanted to remind you. Hugs and Love, Jackie May the peace of God be with you...the love of Jesus enfold you...and the Spirit of Christ fill you. Subject: my eyesTo: "Group" <mserslife >Date: Friday, September 10, 2010, 8:06 PM Yep, I have optic neuritis. Doc says it's pretty mild right now and he believes it will stay that way. But, he said if the pain worsens or my vision gets wonky (wonkier? then he wants me admitted to the hospital for IV Solumedrol. He told me some interesting stats from a study on ON done about ten years ago. The study showed if a person has had MS for 10 to 15 years the odds of a bout of ON are in the high 90s. So I guess it was my "turn". My eyes are aching tonight but that is probably mostly from having my eyes dilated. After the appt we went out to eat Chinese and then to Walmart so my daughter could do her grocery shopping. I am SO darned tired now. hugs to each of you SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Sharon I am sorry to hear this. You will remain in my prayers. Hugs nne To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world""May the Lord Bless you and keep you,May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever"Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com -----Original Message-----From: wobbletowalk@...Sent: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:06:21 -0700 (PDT)To: mserslife Subject: my eyes Yep, I have optic neuritis. Doc says it's pretty mild right now and he believes it will stay that way. But, he said if the pain worsens or my vision gets wonky (wonkier? then he wants me admitted to the hospital for IV Solumedrol. He told me some interesting stats from a study on ON done about ten years ago. The study showed if a person has had MS for 10 to 15 years the odds of a bout of ON are in the high 90s. So I guess it was my "turn". My eyes are aching tonight but that is probably mostly from having my eyes dilated. After the appt we went out to eat Chinese and then to Walmart so my daughter could do her grocery shopping. I am SO darned tired now. hugs to each of you SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Share photos & screenshots in seconds... Try FREE IM ToolPack at www.imtoolpack.com Works in all emails, instant messengers, blogs, forums and social networks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi Sharon, Take care off your self and be carefull when your outside. Love Margaret >Yep, I have optic neuritis. Doc says it's pretty mild right now and he believes >it will stay that way. But, he said if the pain worsens or my vision gets wonky >(wonkier? then he wants me admitted to the hospital for IV Solumedrol. > > >He told me some interesting stats from a study on ON done about ten years ago. >The study showed if a person has had MS for 10 to 15 years the odds of a bout of >ON are in the high 90s. So I guess it was my " turn " . > > >My eyes are aching tonight but that is probably mostly from having my eyes >dilated. After the appt we went out to eat Chinese and then to Walmart so my >daughter could do her grocery shopping. I am SO darned tired now. > > >hugs to each of you > > >Sharon >This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and >grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be >considered flaws or defects. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Thanks for the update, Sharon. I was on pins and needlesawaiting the results of your eye exam. You sure did havea busy day; I hope you had a full and complete sleep!love,Kate my eyesTo: Group > Yep, I have optic neuritis. Doc says it's pretty mild right now > and he believes > it will stay that way. But, he said if the pain worsens or my > vision gets wonky > (wonkier? then he wants me admitted to the hospital for IV > Solumedrol. > > > He told me some interesting stats from a study on ON done about > ten years ago. > The study showed if a person has had MS for 10 to 15 years the > odds of a bout of > ON are in the high 90s. So I guess it was my "turn". > > > My eyes are aching tonight but that is probably mostly from > having my eyes > dilated. After the appt we went out to eat Chinese and then to > Walmart so my > daughter could do her grocery shopping. I am SO darned tired > now. > > > hugs to each of you> > > Sharon> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations > in spelling and > grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no > way are to be > considered flaws or defects.> > > love and blessings,Kate Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Sharon, Well that would explain why we both have it going on now wouldn't it? <half-hearted grin> Doesn't make you feel any better knowing that though does it? Would also explain why the O.N. sent me to the doctor for a Dx 10 years ago though.. because my medical history showed that I had been already dealing with the MonSter for at least 10 years.. And the eyeball pain is the pits.. but the light shows are worse (at least for me they were.. can try to avoid eye movement, thus reducing the pain.. can't avoid the light shows).. 5 minutes of them and it drove me crazy.. But how much worse does he want it to get before he treats... the fuzzies I can live with.. just move my glasses around until things clear up.. even if that means the actual lens is on top of my head and I'm looking through tilted bifocals to clear things up.. or I'm watching TV with one eye closed.. reading the same way.. but the pain and light shows.. those I don't well with.. Hope it clears up very quickly for you.. and that you are feeling right smart real quick... just be careful when walking with the blurries.. if you wear glasses now (and I'm pretty sure you do).. maybe getting a pair of " cheaters " from Wal-Mart to toss over your regular glasses may help with that for the time being.. Had the eye doctor suggest the " cheaters " when I was considering contact lenses again.. but knowing that I already had to have the special contacts for astigmatism (weighted) and then I'd be getting 1 lens for distance and the other for reading.. and supposedly I would " adjust " to that set up.. decided that I didn't think I was going to give it a try at $300 a pop, just to find out it wasn't going to work.. The alternative was get the regular distance vision glasses and a pair of " cheaters " for reading.. (which again would be sort of pointless.. cause I'd still have glasses on my face perched at the end of my nose for reading.. or at the ripe old age of 38 or so have those Blue-haired lady beads holding a pair of glasses around my neck like jewelry.. LOL)... But I have considered playing with " cheaters " to wear over top of my current glasses to bring things into focus more.. cause I'm not going to go out and have new lenses put in my glasses (at $200) just to have whatever O.N. is causing this now to go away, and leave me with glasses and a prescription that's too strong!).. It's always something isn't it? FEEL BETTER FAST!!! ((((((( HUGS )))))) |)onna > Hi Sharon, Take care off your self and be carefull when your outside. Love Margaret > > > >> Yep, I have optic neuritis. Doc says it's pretty mild right now and he believes >> it will stay that way. But, he said if the pain worsens or my vision gets wonky >> (wonkier? then he wants me admitted to the hospital for IV Solumedrol. >> >> >> He told me some interesting stats from a study on ON done about ten years ago. >> The study showed if a person has had MS for 10 to 15 years the odds of a bout of >> ON are in the high 90s. So I guess it was my " turn " . >> >> >> My eyes are aching tonight but that is probably mostly from having my eyes >> dilated. After the appt we went out to eat Chinese and then to Walmart so my >> daughter could do her grocery shopping. I am SO darned tired now. >> >> >> hugs to each of you >> >> >> Sharon >> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and >> grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be >> considered flaws or defects. >> >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Dear Sharon, My MS had started with optic neuritis and was treated with steroids and had disappeared in 2 weeks and never seen afterwards. I hope yours will be the same, it has come but will go away the way it came. Lots of luv, Nukhet Subject: my eyesTo: "Group" <mserslife >Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 6:06 AM Yep, I have optic neuritis. Doc says it's pretty mild right now and he believes it will stay that way. But, he said if the pain worsens or my vision gets wonky (wonkier? then he wants me admitted to the hospital for IV Solumedrol. He told me some interesting stats from a study on ON done about ten years ago. The study showed if a person has had MS for 10 to 15 years the odds of a bout of ON are in the high 90s. So I guess it was my "turn". My eyes are aching tonight but that is probably mostly from having my eyes dilated. After the appt we went out to eat Chinese and then to Walmart so my daughter could do her grocery shopping. I am SO darned tired now. hugs to each of you SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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