Guest guest Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008  If you have a sav a lot it is $1.78 a pkg for 24 Re: Ok, the real deal... Sorry to hear this Val. Get some cheap pads. The dollar store, Aldi's or where ever. That will be cheaper than the laundromat. Are you on a bladder med? You may want to check that out if you're not. Good luck at the eye dr. Keep us posted. You might have to talk to your landlord about putting in an AC unit. If he won't the ADA might need to get involved. Hugs, Shirley Val Lee <a1manlady> wrote: Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks Anne, We don't have that store here. I went the cheapest route and bought some at the Dollar Tree. I'm thinking that this is a more of a Depends kind of situation. Denfinately can't afford those, so I'm trying to see if I can find some kind of generic Depends. I've never heard of any. Have you? Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Val, we are all pulling for you, not ON you! Hoping that you have a good ophthalmologist or even neuro-ophthalmologist. Love to you and to your optic nerves,. n Ok, the real deal... Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008  I got on the Advantage program - to keep the disabled and seniors in their homes - doc wrote a script and I get 6 pads a day X 30 I also take Detrol LA (whatever) and Saw Palmetto for my incontinency - some days are worse than others - both ways Re: Ok, the real deal... Thanks Anne, We don't have that store here. I went the cheapest route and bought some at the Dollar Tree. I'm thinking that this is a more of a Depends kind of situation. Denfinately can't afford those, so I'm trying to see if I can find some kind of generic Depends. I've never heard of any. Have you? Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I haven't tried Bilberry. There's nothing that can be done about Optic Atrophy. Once the nerves are dead, they're dead. Now the nerves in my left eye are not all dead, but it is obvious that I need to start getting treatment before I lose all my sight. I'm not sure how they treat it. When my right eye started going, my neuro put me on a steroid taper. It did wonders relieving the pains in my arms and legs, but it did nothing for the eye. Let me go do some research on Bilberry and see what it does. Thanks, Akiba. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Subject: Re: Ok, the real deal...To: MSersLife Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 12:06 AM Bilberry won't help? I don't want you to lose your sight! I hope the Dr can help... HUGS Akiba -- Ok, the real deal... Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Actually, this is a neuro-ophthalmologist. I hope he's good also. I've just about had it with the quacks I've been seeing the last ten years. The ironic thing is, is I live in the triangle area of NC. Right here, where Duke Medical is. Isn't it supposed to be like one of the top most reputable hospitals and medical facilities in the country? Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Subject: Re: Ok, the real deal...To: MSersLife Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 12:57 AM Val, we are all pulling for you, not ON you! Hoping that you have a good ophthalmologist or even neuro-ophthalmologist. Love to you and to your optic nerves,. n Ok, the real deal... Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Actually, this is a neuro-ophthalmologist. I hope he's good also. I've just about had it with the quacks I've been seeing the last ten years. The ironic thing is, is I live in the triangle area of NC. Right here, where Duke Medical is. Isn't it supposed to be like one of the top most reputable hospitals and medical facilities in the country? Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Subject: Re: Ok, the real deal...To: MSersLife Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 12:57 AM Val, we are all pulling for you, not ON you! Hoping that you have a good ophthalmologist or even neuro-ophthalmologist. Love to you and to your optic nerves,. n Ok, the real deal... Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'm actually 4ft. 11.5 in., I tell everyone I'm 5ft. I should be able to fudge with a half an inch, right? Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. From: Smyelin groovy <smyelingroovy@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Ok, the real deal...To: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 2:22 PM {{{{{{{{Val} }}}}}}} You're in my prayers. I do hope the OA doesn't take anything more from you. Let us know when your appointment is and how it goes. For canes... keep yard sales and thrift stores in mind as you shop. HUGS, Challis Ok, the real deal... Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008  I should be 135 and I am 212 - not sleeping again so I am afraid to get on a scale Ok, the real deal... Hello all, I finally came to the reality that I am not doing at all well in this heat and humidity. I've been trying so hard to ignore the symptoms. But, I can't do it anymore. I am rapidly losing my sight. Everyday it gets worse and worse. I woke up this morning and could barely see out of my right eye at all. All I could see is light. No detail what so ever. My left eye has been going for a couple of months now. It's not as bad as the right, but it's getting there. I am scared to death. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't see anything anymore. On top of this, I've been battling bladder incontinence to boot. Thank goodness I've had no accidents in public, but at home, it's a different issue. Because, I'm having trouble seeing, and it's throwing my balance off, I am lucky if I get to the bathroom before peeing all over myself. It wouldn't be so bad, but I don't have a washer and dryer. And it costs too much money to keep going to the laundromat. I can only wash a couple of items out by hand at a time. I have no place to dry them except the bathroom. Hanging in the shower. Yesterday, Tom and I went out pricing canes. I'm in need of one now that my balance is so off. I'm so afraid of falling. You'd think that I'd be used to it by now. But, you never get used to it. It hurts every time. I realize that just a straight simple cane is not adequate for me. I need one of those canes that has the four feet. I call them quad canes. I don't know what their called. I found one that I want, but I have to wait until Tom gets paid again before I can get it. Today, I called an Ophthalmologist and made and appointment for this Thursday. I know that Optic Atrophy is not curable, but I'm hoping that there is something that can be done before I lose my other eye. I did some reading on OA and it said that often times when you lose the sight in one eye, you'll eventually lose the sight in the other. This is so scary for me. The thought that I may wake up one morning and be blind, is something I don't like to think about. Well, that's what's going on here. I am going to try to keep looking at the glass as half full even if it means going into total denial. Love and blessings, Val The residual attributes that we pass down to our children may not be in our genes... but in our souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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