This week I had 2 sick days so I came in on the weekend to try to make it up. My eyes are stressed from their radioactive iodine and the lids are infected. The specialist gives it a month to get better. The right eye is blurry and the left eye has a small macular blind spot. This led to bad headaches, nausea, and then vomiting. I finally gave up on working. The doc can't prescribe new glasses till the infection clears up. So the good eye continues blurry. I wanted to shop for groceries but thought I might pass out if I tried. Guess I will raid the freezer and canned goods if my appetite comes back. Oh yeah and I decided to cry a little.

Tied hope you are able to get some rest and relax your eyes. sending healing strength and comfort.

Ahhh.... so sorry to read this sweetie.. and I hope you find your appetite and your eyesight and your health... real soon!

I'm here rooting for ya!

(((Tied))) A month to get better? That a long time to hurt. I'd cry too.

I agree with Alffe, Tied: a month to cure an eye infection? I had "Pink Eye," took meds, presto -- gone in 10 days. Maybe get a second opinion?

Tom

The pink eye was gone in a week but i have blepharitis (sp?). an infection of the tear ducts and eyelids. i feel pressure so i think there is swelling pressing on the eyes, and distorting my vision. sometimes i just itch all over. does not help my insomnia.

My cancer meds are often twice a normal dose, i guess we need more? Some are not stocked so the pharmacy takes a day or 2 to get em.

My dental visit yesterday i had shots and gas. today i still feel a little high. it feels like the ocean is roaring in my head whenever i stand up. Or like I am going through a tunnel.

I also have had some blood tests with bad kidney results, 2 in a row. not sure but figure the radioactive iodine did it.

the headaches have eased up and food looks a little better now. i have not been able to drink coffee for a month and still can't. i know yogurt replaces the gut cultures killed by radiation, but i feel like my gut needs a more cultured cocktail. megadoses of yogurt & kefir do not seem to help a lot. chicken soup has been helpful.

tomorrow i go to pcp to complain about cancer in general, get a b12 shot, and complain that i don't even know what kind of doctor to see. usually they just pass off my symptoms as normal after cancer treatment. but i am a squeaky wheel. also going to chiro so he can jack hammer my lymphatic system into pumping. i think that will help reduce the swelling.

no tears today. y'all take care.

You are really getting worked on! Sending gentle hugs and positive thougts in your direction. (((tied)))

Dear one, go to local pharmacy and buy some "Culturelle" or another probiotic to take along with yogurt and kiefer.
gentle, carefulz

I love "squeaky wheels!".... tied... you are one strong woman!

How are you feeling today Tied?

I do hope you have a better day than you have been having.