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Old 07-24-2009, 12:10 PM
allen L allen L is offline
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I thought I could just go about business, since I only suffer from the tired eyes.
I went to my first class at night on weds night 7-10 pm.
I had to drive in traffic about an hour.
by the time I got there, my eyes decided they have had enough.
I constantly remind myself Im lucky to only have ocular Mg and dont suffer like so many do. Having reminded myself, it didnt seem to help.
I got out of my truck and had problems focusing my eyes were so beat.
I took a quarter of a tablet, and sat in the truck for 20 minutes and cooled off.
I went upstairs, the eyes got a bit stronger, but driving home at 10 was not easy. I wouldnt tempt fate again.
Its incredible that the more I try to lead a normal life the more the Mg, no matter how mild I have it, seems to drag me down to a level that makes it difficult for me to do simple things.
I havent been to school in 35 years, I figured Id have a good time.
The instructor was under 30, and the students were all under 30, and when I broke out in a heavy sweat, typical when the mestinon kicks in, I noticed them all looking at me like I was some type of rabid animal.
I laughed, and explained to them, no, I dont need the ac turned up or a break, its just a medication that makes me perspire. (but they still gave me looks. I guess a guy with a faucet running down his face is peculiar, but now I laugh it off)
My wife has agreed she will drive me to any classes in the future, and read a book while she waits for me.
Compromises have to be made, Im lucky my wife and kids lend me any time I need from them.

Im just noting this experience, only because Im amazed how difficult life can be even with just very mild symptoms of this crappy disease.
I wish you all strong days, and hope you can function and be happy, and enjoy family and friends any time you want.
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