[Momma's Kids]

Well after all that has been going on for over a year, I think I see a tiny light in view. I just hope it ain't the train coming. lol

I finally have full sight back in my left eye without severe pain.

My 100 yr old grandmother has recovered great from the hip surgery and is walking.

My DH has actually got to work a few days this week, and might have a permanent job, we're waiting for a phone call.
My son, however, did get the job for which my DH applied.
His job was axed last year, we have been looking for a new one. He is almost retirement age so its more difficult for him.

My DIL's mother is doing better this week, her mother died about a week ago and she can't go back to her house for cleaning without someone with her.

I still have a lot of pain and couldn't walk this week but I managed to get a few things done.
I am down sizing the amount of furniture I have so I have less to clean which I hope will make it easier.

I no longer have Bronchitis and hope it does not come back, it has been with me since April. I must say it was time for it to go.lol

I might even be able to visit online more...
Faith
Dignity
Humor
it is definitely hard to keep them when things are like a jig saw puzzle.lol

[Erin524]

yay for the full sight back in your eye!

It took me a little over a year to recover from optic neuritis that I had in 2006.

I just did IV steroids for the first time for some really nasty double vision. I'm not walking into walls anymore, but fluorescent light in stores (like at WalMart) triggers the double vision now. (I just got back from WalMart...)

How are colors for you now? Did your color vision come back (ON usually screws up people's color vision)

[SallyC]

Nice to see you doing better, Momma...I missed you..

[Momma's Kids]

My first attack was in 2006, I've been having problems since then. I don't have any problems with colors, but I have noticed I can't tell the difference between colors that are really close.

I used to buy things without taking a sample because I could recall the color to perfection. I now can put two colors side by side and have difficulty making sure they match. lol I notice that some flashing colors, like on TV bother my left eye some and bright lights. I wear sunglasses indoors when I go in a brightly lit building.

I had infusions earlier in the year to help with the pain, vision, etc. It didn't help...finally I was sent to an opthamologist that specializes in MS vision issues. I took several steroid eye drops, antibiotic drops and another drop for over a month. Now, I still have some blurred vision, even with my glasses.

His assistant did tell me that I only needed reading glasses. I've worn prescript glasses for thirty plus years. I'm just thankful for right now...all my testing is done, over, no more. lol The last test was an angiogram which was clear, no vasculitis. yah...

Hope you don't have another ON attack, those are more than painful.lol

I missed you too, my lil SallyC...I think the C stands for curls. Sally with the Curls, that's what I think of when I see your name. lol

[Twinkletoes]

Hey thare, Momma! Good 2 see you in these parts agin!

So happy to know your peepers are doin much bettah! I bin watchin the place real close sence you left. I run off a few varmints, but haven't seen jmiller in awhlie. Suppose he's lurkin somewhere.

Is it safe fer me to give you back yer shotgun? Don't wantcha to take aim at the preacher man!

[Kitty]

Good to see you posting again, Momma. I sure do miss sittin' on your porch.

[Erin524]

Originally Posted by COK

My first attack was in 2006, I've been having problems since then. I don't have any problems with colors, but I have noticed I can't tell the difference between colors that are really close.

I used to buy things without taking a sample because I could recall the color to perfection. I now can put two colors side by side and have difficulty making sure they match. lol I notice that some flashing colors, like on TV bother my left eye some and bright lights. I wear sunglasses indoors when I go in a brightly lit building.

I had infusions earlier in the year to help with the pain, vision, etc. It didn't help...finally I was sent to an opthamologist that specializes in MS vision issues. I took several steroid eye drops, antibiotic drops and another drop for over a month. Now, I still have some blurred vision, even with my glasses.

His assistant did tell me that I only needed reading glasses. I've worn prescript glasses for thirty plus years. I'm just thankful for right now...all my testing is done, over, no more. lol The last test was an angiogram which was clear, no vasculitis. yah...

Hope you don't have another ON attack, those are more than painful.lol

I missed you too, my lil SallyC...I think the C stands for curls. Sally with the Curls, that's what I think of when I see your name. lol

My most recent attack was on my 6th cranial nerve...I think it's one of the nerves responsible for specific eye movements.

My neuro didnt even ask if I wanted an MRI, he knows I'm claustrophobic and it's kind of obvious that the CN6 was the culprit, why spend the $$ just to get pictures of something that I can/could already "see"....that there's probable lesion on that nerve.

I spent the money on the out-patient IV steroids and the fine cuisine of the local hospital's kitchen. (they make good garlic bread!)

[braingonebad]

You know that even if you're not actively posting, we are all still thinking of you, praying for you, and wishing you well. We know when you're not around, something is up.


hopefully the worst is behind you.

[tkrik]

Momma - Glad things are starting to look up for you. What a year it has been for you.

[Taffy]

Things are looking up! Nice to have you back!