Re: Remicade, methx, & vision

[Guest guest]

I have been told that RA affects vision.

I had lasik surgery 9 years ago and loved it. It gradually returned to pre

surgical status.

When I returned they refused to assist me because of the RA.

Joanne Dubnicka <windey99@...> wrote:

Has anyone, on Remicade and Methotrexate, experienced

problems with their vision? I have been on both for

about 18 months and my vision, lately, is

deteriorating quickly. It could be because I am

getting older at 53; however, I thought I would ask if

anyone else is experiencing any problems.

Thank you,

Joanne

Raniolo

[Guest guest]

I thought I read an article, on this group or another about Remicaide and

possible

eye problems. Maybe knows..

Good luck. Did you ask your doc?

Joy

Joanne Dubnicka <windey99@...> wrote:

Has anyone, on Remicade and Methotrexate, experienced

problems with their vision? I have been on both for

about 18 months and my vision, lately, is

deteriorating quickly. It could be because I am

getting older at 53; however, I thought I would ask if

anyone else is experiencing any problems.

Thank you,

Joanne

[Guest guest]

What sort of vision problems are you having, Joanne?

Not an MD

[ ] Remicade, methx, & vision

> Has anyone, on Remicade and Methotrexate, experienced

> problems with their vision? I have been on both for

> about 18 months and my vision, lately, is

> deteriorating quickly. It could be because I am

> getting older at 53; however, I thought I would ask if

> anyone else is experiencing any problems.

>

> Thank you,

> Joanne

[Guest guest]

My vision is just getting worse to where I am not able

to see as well as I once did. I had gotten new glasses

at the beginning of this year (bifocals) but since

then, I cannnot see as far or as clear as I had when I

first got them. Usually, it would take a couple of

years before I had to go back to the optometrist;

however, it has only been about 6 months this time and

I am probably going to have to go see an optometrist

again.

I was just curious if anyone else had a problem with

their vision while on these medications or if my

deteriorating sight was from getting older.

Thanks,

Joanne

--- <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote:

> What sort of vision problems are you having, Joanne?

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> Not an MD

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> [ ] Remicade, methx, & vision

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> > Has anyone, on Remicade and Methotrexate,

> experienced

> > problems with their vision? I have been on both

> for

> > about 18 months and my vision, lately, is

> > deteriorating quickly. It could be because I am

> > getting older at 53; however, I thought I would

> ask if

> > anyone else is experiencing any problems.

> >

> > Thank you,

> > Joanne

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>

>

[Guest guest]

I would see a Ophthalmologist at this point.

Just my opinion, but I don't trust my eyes to anyone else.

[ ] Remicade, methx, & vision

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>

> > Has anyone, on Remicade and Methotrexate,

> experienced

> > problems with their vision? I have been on both

> for

> > about 18 months and my vision, lately, is

> > deteriorating quickly. It could be because I am

> > getting older at 53; however, I thought I would

> ask if

> > anyone else is experiencing any problems.

> >

> > Thank you,

> > Joanne

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Joanne,

I would suggest that you go to an ophthalmologist. They are usually

better equipped to handle problems like this. There are some eye

diseases that can cause deteriorating vision. And of course you should

tell your rheumy.

Sue

On Monday, September 10, 2007, at 09:40 AM, Joanne Dubnicka wrote:

> I was just curious if anyone else had a problem with

> their vision while on these medications or if my

> deteriorating sight was from getting older.

[Guest guest]

It might be a good idea to see an ophthalmologists (rather than an optometrist)

who can check our your eyes medically. Kate F

[ ] Remicade, methx, & vision

>

>

> > Has anyone, on Remicade and Methotrexate,

> experienced

> > problems with their vision? I have been on both

> for

> > about 18 months and my vision, lately, is

> > deteriorating quickly. It could be because I am

> > getting older at 53; however, I thought I would

> ask if

> > anyone else is experiencing any problems.

> >

> > Thank you,

> > Joanne

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I second Sue's advice, Joanne. Please contact your rheumatologist and see an

ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

There have been sporadic reports both here and in the literature of side

effects relating to vision with the TNF blockers.

Not an MD

Re: [ ] Remicade, methx, & vision

> Joanne,

>

> I would suggest that you go to an ophthalmologist. They are usually

> better equipped to handle problems like this. There are some eye

> diseases that can cause deteriorating vision. And of course you should

> tell your rheumy.

>

> Sue

>

> On Monday, September 10, 2007, at 09:40 AM, Joanne Dubnicka wrote:

>

>> I was just curious if anyone else had a problem with

>> their vision while on these medications or if my

>> deteriorating sight was from getting older.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the help. I see my Rheumy on Wednesday

and will ask him. Then a trip to the optomologist.

Joanne

--- <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote:

> I second Sue's advice, Joanne. Please contact your

> rheumatologist and see an

> ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

>

> There have been sporadic reports both here and in

> the literature of side

> effects relating to vision with the TNF blockers.

>

>

>

> Not an MD

>

>

> Re: [ ] Remicade, methx, & vision

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> > Joanne,

> >

> > I would suggest that you go to an ophthalmologist.

> They are usually

> > better equipped to handle problems like this.

> There are some eye

> > diseases that can cause deteriorating vision. And

> of course you should

> > tell your rheumy.

> >

> > Sue

> >

> > On Monday, September 10, 2007, at 09:40 AM,

> Joanne Dubnicka wrote:

> >

> >> I was just curious if anyone else had a problem

> with

> >> their vision while on these medications or if my

> >> deteriorating sight was from getting older.

>

>

>

>