Re: [TMIC] VISION
Wow Robert, That is quite a list isn't it? On another note. I like the way you sign yourself as TM Class of 1994. I guess that makes me TM Class of 2006. Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: ROBERT COOK To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 10:34 AM Subject: [TMIC] VISION OF INTERESTING NOTE, I HAVE HAD AN EYE INFECTION OF LATE, AND THE EYE DOCTOR TOLD ME I HAVE CATARACTS PRETTY BAD IN ONE EYE. HE SAID THAT STEROIDS CAN CAUSE THESE. SINCE I HAVE READ ON HERE THAT SOME ARE TAKING STEROIDS, YOU MIGHT LQQK INTO THESE SIDE EFFECTS. I KNOW YOU MIGHT HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TAKE THEM, BUT FYI. I JUST FOUND THIS: http://www.naturaleyecare.com/geninfo.asp?g_num=15 OH WOW I TAKE LOTS OF THESE DRUGS. BOB COOK SPRING, TEX TM CLASS OF 1994 @ T-1 - Original Message - From: Beverly Barr To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];[EMAIL PROTECTED];tmic-list@eskimo.com;[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 9/20/2006 11:12:51 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Not Devic's (MS)- then what??? I have the same question: is the increase pressure part of my active disease cycle? It makes sense, but I did not realize that the increased pressure could bother my vision after a while. My Dr. keeps asking me "how's your vision"...Bev From: "Sandy Heidel" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: "Butcher, Bernie [SFS]" [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Beverly Barr" [EMAIL PROTECTED], tmic-list@eskimo.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [TMIC] Not Devic's (MS)- then what???Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:33:43 -0500 My last tap showed increased pressure. My neuro called it Pseudo Tumor Cerebri and said, "Well now we have something else to add to your list of rare neurological disorders." I said, " I am not looking to expand the list." He loves the diagnosis part of his job. I try to prevent him from using those skills any more than he has to. But it can evidently cause blindness and so I have to have my eyes checked for damage from the increased pressure on the retina. It can also cause headaches but I cant say that thats my case. I have migraines that come and go but they were here before the TM or the PTC. I am wondering now if an increase in pressure is part of the active disease cycle and if its common to TM or MSers when a tap is done during an attack? Sandy No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.5/451 - Release Date: 9/19/2006
[TMIC] vision testing
Hi, From the time I became diabetic,I've had yearly dilated eye exams. Insurance pays for them and I have a $20 co-pay. So far,my eyes are o.k. I use over the counter magnifying glasses to read. Get them through Dr Leonard's catalog 3 prs for $7.99 plus postage. Cheryl in Easthampton,Mass. Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.
[TMIC] vision testing
Hi, From the time I became diabetic,I've had yearly dilated eye exams. Insurance pays for them and I have a $20 co-pay. So far,my eyes are o.k. I use over the counter magnifying glasses to read. Get them through Dr Leonard's catalog 3 prs for $7.99 plus postage. Cheryl in Easthampton,Mass. Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.
Re: [TMIC] Vision
DARE I GO THERE? ME THINKS NOT. BUT FRANK DOES INTIMATE ONE SALIENT POINT, AND THAT IS TO GET TO KNOW YOURSELF, PARTICULARLY YOUR BODY IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION, VERY, VERY, WELL SO YOU CAN MONITOR WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IT. PARTICULARLY, AS WE AGE, WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS NATURAL WITH AGING AND OTHER UNRELATED ISSUES, AND WHAT IS PROMPTED BY OUR RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF TM OR OUR MEDICATIONS... EXAMPLES: ACID REFLUX YOU CANNOT FEEL DUE TO PARALYSIS HEART PAIN FOR SAME REASON LEG CRAMPS DUE TO BLOOD VESSEL BLOCKAGE, PARTLY DUE TO TM AND THEN AGING BONE DETERMINATION VISION PROBLEMS BACK PAIN MEMORY PROBLEMS AND CONCENTRATION COLITIS - POLIPS - DIVERTICULOSIS[ITIS] DO NOT ASSUME YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO TM, DEVICS, MS ETC. YOU AND YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD RULE OUT OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES BEFORE SETTLING ON THE FACT IT IS TM RELATED. JMHO BOB, FROM HOUSTON-SPRING TEX T-I PARA = CLASS OF 1994 This electronic message is confidential and is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. The information may also be legally privileged. This transmission is sent in trust, for the sole purpose of delivery to the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, you are hereby notified, that any use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this, transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended, recipient, please immediately notify me by reply electronic message and delete the message from your system. IRS Circular 230 Notice: Any advice contained in this message was not written and is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties with respect to taxes that may be imposed upon the taxpayer. [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: TMIC-list@eskimo.com Date: 2/3/2006 8:24:56 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Vision none of us have all the answers to anything. And I certainly am one of those! Dear Linda, et al, I would respectfully disagree. I have all the answers to anything involving me. Even if I don't have all the facts, I have the answers!! Thanks for sharing... pH
Re: [TMIC] Vision
Besides TM we have so much to look forward to as we age - don't we?? (said with tongue in cheek) Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: ROBERT COOK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Vision DARE I GO THERE? ME THINKS NOT. BUT FRANK DOES INTIMATE ONE SALIENT POINT, AND THAT IS TO GET TO KNOW YOURSELF, PARTICULARLY YOUR BODY IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION, VERY, VERY, WELL SO YOU CAN MONITOR WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IT. PARTICULARLY, AS WE AGE, WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS NATURAL WITH AGING AND OTHER UNRELATED ISSUES, AND WHAT IS PROMPTED BY OUR RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF TM OR OUR MEDICATIONS... EXAMPLES: ACID REFLUX YOU CANNOT FEEL DUE TO PARALYSIS HEART PAIN FOR SAME REASON LEG CRAMPS DUE TO BLOOD VESSEL BLOCKAGE, PARTLY DUE TO TM AND THEN AGING BONE DETERMINATION VISION PROBLEMS BACK PAIN MEMORY PROBLEMS AND CONCENTRATION COLITIS - POLIPS - DIVERTICULOSIS[ITIS] DO NOT ASSUME YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO TM, DEVICS, MS ETC. YOU AND YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD RULE OUT OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES BEFORE SETTLING ON THE FACT IT IS TM RELATED. JMHO BOB, FROM HOUSTON-SPRING TEX T-I PARA = CLASS OF 1994 This electronic message is confidential and is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. The information may also be legally privileged. This transmission is sent in trust, for the sole purpose of delivery to the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, you are hereby notified, that any use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this, transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended, recipient, please immediately notify me by reply electronic message and delete the message from your system. IRS Circular 230 Notice: Any advice contained in this message was not written and is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties with respect to taxes that may be imposed upon the taxpayer. [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: TMIC-list@eskimo.com Date: 2/3/2006 8:24:56 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Vision none of us have all the answers to anything. And I certainly am one of those! Dear Linda, et al, I would respectfully disagree. I have all the answers to anything involving me. Even if I don't have all the facts, I have the answers!! Thanks for sharing... pH -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.0/249 - Release Date: 2/2/2006
Re: [TMIC] Vision
Had to giggle at this. When I think 'age', my tongue just won't stay in my cheek. I stick it right out !!! Diane in Canada Heather Pieter wrote: Besides TM we have so much to look forward to as we age - don't we?? (said with tongue in cheek) Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: ROBERT COOK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Vision DARE I GO THERE? ME THINKS NOT.
Re: [TMIC] Vision
Oh Frank - what can I say - respectfully Linda : - ) -- Original message -- From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] none of us have all the answers to anything. And I certainly am one of those! Dear Linda, et al, I would respectfully disagree. I have all the answers to anything involving me. Even if I don't have all the facts, I have the answers!! Thanks for sharing... pH
Re: [TMIC] Vision
Diane, You are a naughty one- but I say You Go Girl!! Linda -- Original message -- From: Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Had to giggle at this. When I think 'age', my tongue just won't stay in my cheek. I stick it right out !!! Diane in Canada Heather Pieter wrote:Besides TM we have so much to look forward to as we age - don't we?? (said with tongue in cheek) Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: "ROBERT COOK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "TMIC" <TMIC-LIST@ESKIMO.COM> Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Vision DARE I GO THERE? ME THINKS NOT.
Re: [TMIC] Vision
I will always remember the weekend I realized I couldn't read with my 44 year old eyes. I couldn't see anything close up. It had nothing to do with the TM that hit me at 53. To my horror my first glasses were bifocals a true sign of old age! I had my eyes tested since TM and there was no change in my RX. I was happy to hear that the TM and meds hadn't caused any damage to my eyes. You're right Bill, we need regular check ups, but it's so easy to put them off. Grace can your vision be corrected with glasses or is that too simple? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good morning folks, Grace, I so hope your vision does improve after finishing the IV Solumedrol. Not to discourage you but my eyesight did just the opposite. Let me say I really have no idea what caused it but I can't help but wonder if the steroids or other medication caused mine to deteriorate. I have worn glasses most of my life and have always tried to have an eye exam ever couple of years if there were no problems. Because of the TM I had not has one for 3 years and I'm sure the only reason I thought to go now was my eyesight had gotten so bad I could hardly see to drive. I could not see TV very well from across the room. When I had the exam a month ago, my eyesight was 20/80. The legal limit to drive in GA is 20/80. Boy, what a difference new glasses has made. I did not write this to discourage you, I wrote it to encourage you to have your eyes checked on a regular basis. Maybe if I had gotten mine checked sooner they would not be this bad. Also hello to everyone. I still don't post alot because all of you have much more wisdom that I do about TM. But I read the posts everyday and more important than that, my wife reads them everyday. I think reading them has helped her to understand TM more and therefore she understand what is happening with me when I tell her some new symptom has popped up. Thanks to all of you. Bill in South GA
Re: [TMIC] Vision correction.
My glasses (Bifocals) don't help. With Devic's, often patients go completely blind in at least one eye, with diminished vision in the other, if not total blindness in that eye also. Some patients do regain a bit of their vision, though, so I am going to continue to hope for the best. My son is moving home to stay with me until I move in april. Bless his heart. I'm starting to have a really difficult time getting around and with my sight so messed up, I'm fearful of being alone. I hate this disease. :-( Grace
