Hello! My name is Mary. I was diagnosed with 4th nerve ocular palsy last Thursday and am seeking others who have dealt with this condition or are currently dealing with it. I am having a hard time adjusting. I have to wear a patch on my left eye for at least 6 weeks. I cannot drive, or work and I am pretty much housebound.

Welcome MarnieB39.

Hello, MarnieB39. I wish you well.

Hi Mary,

Welcome! I have an unrelated condition but did much of the housebound thing after 3 foot/ankle surgeries with extensive recovery. I found it helpful to have a routine to structure my days and would have a friend come for coffee or such at least once a week to socialize. Saw some interesting documentaries and TEDtalks on Netflix that I would not have otherwise seen Pay attention to the small things, something as silly sounding as buying a couple of orchids to place around and getting a new bird feeder for outside did actually make a difference in my enjoying my environment. Hang in there, this will pass!

Sending Healing Love,
Littlepaw

Mary,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Check into the following forum, there you will some great fellow friends to assist you.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum77.html

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Marnie,
Answered your post in Rynohanley's thread.

Dave.