Hi Everyone.

I'm somewhat new to this RSD thing. Does anyone have problems with their eyes? I have a problem looking at the computer screen without pain in my eyes. I also have areas on my face that are on fire - which comes and goes.

Does anyone else experience this?

yes, i have trouble reading some things and some fonts and some colors and i do get red in the face at times for no reason. i often wonder what is from the rsd and what is from the meds ...
joan

This has just started happening with me. Especially when I cry, it seems like my whole face and eyes are burning. WOW, I was actually going to ask about this. Thanks

Yep.

one more stupid RSD symptom (but as ever -get it checked out to make sure it is). My opthamologist reckons the RSD has affected my sight (though they also think I have degeneration of the optic nerves which is apparently in MS). I get double vision, triple vision, blurry vision, lose it and pass out if I piacked upright too quickly, my eyes burn and crying feels like sulphuric acid being dropped onto my eye balls. Sunglasses help!! Lots of people take artificial tears here.

Love Froggsy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks to everyone for responding.

The problem that I have is that I'm a secretary - so I look at the computer all day - not to mention type and write. It's affecting my work - which is horribly scary to me.

It's nice to hear that there are others out there that are dealing with this as I am.

Hey

Have you got a flat screen monitor? (LCD or something?) These are supposed to help - i can deal with my laptop but I can't use the old fashioned computers with the large screens - I think that's why i don't watch TV.

Do things like sunglasses help?

Please keep us updated on anything that helps!!

Love

Froggsy xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Frogga,

No, I don't have a flat screen monitor. But, I have a non-glare/privacy screen on my computer. What I'm finding is that it's just light that hurts. Staring at the screen doesn't help, but my eyes hurt just by keeping them open. I wear sunglasses when I'm outside, but I can't wear them in the office. Well, not to say that I "can't", but that I'm an executive secretary and wouldn't be accepted I guess. I swear that the lights in my office flicker... But, nobody else says that they do.

I have an appt with my doctor in July - that's when my next yearly is - covered by insurance.

I know everyone can relate - I'm just TIRED. All of this pain is just tiring and nausiating... I feel sick because I'm in such pain.

I've been doing alot of breathing. - Deep breathing with relaxing the shoulders and unclenching my jaw. I don't even know I clench my jaw, it's just my reaction to the pain. I"m just trying to get through the day.

I also get out and walk often during the day. My desk is so that I can stand and work also. So, there's not the stress on my neck and shoulders.

I know I'm off topic, but Thank you for listening.

Beth.

you must have fluorescent lights in your office?

They will flicker , some people are more sensitive to that that others.
The buzzing that some of those do drive me batty too.

Can you try some plug in lamps with something like the GE ? natural light bulbs? and turn off the overhead ones?
or the halogen ones that reflect the light off the ceiling?

Check the refresh rate on your monitor and set it as high as you can.
try different brightness/contrast combos on the monitor too.

Yes we do have fluorescent lights. But, I can't turn off the lights because of others in the office. But, I do have my own lamp in my office that I can use.

Thank you for replying.

Beth.

Yes I can relate to your issue of your face becoming red. Also, my left ear becomes red very often. When I was seen by a very famous RSD Dr. he indicated this is typical with RSD and mentioned exactly what it was - but I forgot. My face feels like it is on fire. I often stick my head in the refrigerator. Also, the light really bothers my eyes. Night time driving is a an issue at times. At this time I have no problem with the computer screen.
Sorry you are experiencing these problems.
Best wishes,
Sydney