lynora |
lynora wrote:I hear that creaky joints means you need to stretch more often.Feeling cranky today. Mostly due to the time change. Although the shooting pain through my hip isn't helping. :/
Spoilered for those who get squicked by popping joints.
** spoiler omitted **
Creaky would be a nice change. I've got a hormonal imbalance that causes loose ligaments. Stretches do help speed recovery time, but that's about all they do. :(
Celestial Healer |
My partner got some mixed news from his eye doctor. They confirmed he had 80% vision loss in his right eye due to cornea deterioration. Basically, he had extensive eye surgery as an infant, and his corneas only had about 30 years of life at that point. His eyes are too damaged to be a candidate for full cornea transplants (I don't know whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing), but they are going to try some steroid-based eye drops to see if that helps strengthen them. They could also do some type of cornea grafting surgery if that fails, where they take intact cells from a donor and use them to strengthen his cornea (which sounds less invasive than a full transplant).
Oddly enough, we are relieved just to have a prognosis, and to hear that it will never cause full blindness.
Aberzombie |
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My partner got some mixed news from his eye doctor. They confirmed he had 80% vision loss in his right eye due to cornea deterioration. Basically, he had extensive eye surgery as an infant, and his corneas only had about 30 years of life at that point. His eyes are too damaged to be a candidate for full cornea transplants (I don't know whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing), but they are going to try some steroid-based eye drops to see if that helps strengthen them. They could also do some type of cornea grafting surgery if that fails, where they take intact cells from a donor and use them to strengthen his cornea (which sounds less invasive than a full transplant).
Oddly enough, we are relieved just to have a prognosis, and to hear that it will never cause full blindness.
Sucks about the deterioration, but good news about the not full blindness. Postive waves!
Emperor7 |
My partner got some mixed news from his eye doctor. They confirmed he had 80% vision loss in his right eye due to cornea deterioration. Basically, he had extensive eye surgery as an infant, and his corneas only had about 30 years of life at that point. His eyes are too damaged to be a candidate for full cornea transplants (I don't know whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing), but they are going to try some steroid-based eye drops to see if that helps strengthen them. They could also do some type of cornea grafting surgery if that fails, where they take intact cells from a donor and use them to strengthen his cornea (which sounds less invasive than a full transplant).
Oddly enough, we are relieved just to have a prognosis, and to hear that it will never cause full blindness.
+1 on the positive waves. Hopefully, over time, they can come up with better fix. Until then, take the strengthening ones.
lynora |
Celestial Healer wrote:Sucks about the deterioration, but good news about the not full blindness. Postive waves!My partner got some mixed news from his eye doctor. They confirmed he had 80% vision loss in his right eye due to cornea deterioration. Basically, he had extensive eye surgery as an infant, and his corneas only had about 30 years of life at that point. His eyes are too damaged to be a candidate for full cornea transplants (I don't know whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing), but they are going to try some steroid-based eye drops to see if that helps strengthen them. They could also do some type of cornea grafting surgery if that fails, where they take intact cells from a donor and use them to strengthen his cornea (which sounds less invasive than a full transplant).
Oddly enough, we are relieved just to have a prognosis, and to hear that it will never cause full blindness.
+1
Patrick Curtin |
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Aberzombie wrote:+1Celestial Healer wrote:Sucks about the deterioration, but good news about the not full blindness. Postive waves!My partner got some mixed news from his eye doctor. They confirmed he had 80% vision loss in his right eye due to cornea deterioration. Basically, he had extensive eye surgery as an infant, and his corneas only had about 30 years of life at that point. His eyes are too damaged to be a candidate for full cornea transplants (I don't know whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing), but they are going to try some steroid-based eye drops to see if that helps strengthen them. They could also do some type of cornea grafting surgery if that fails, where they take intact cells from a donor and use them to strengthen his cornea (which sounds less invasive than a full transplant).
Oddly enough, we are relieved just to have a prognosis, and to hear that it will never cause full blindness.
+2
Kajehase |
Mothman wrote:When you've had your last name habitually misspelled like I have, it gets wearying. It has caused me no end of bureaucratic bullhonkery over the years.Kajehase wrote:Oh that is not a good idea. I didn't know / had forgotten that Patrick didn't like 'Pat' but I know he REALLY doesn't like 'Curtain'.Patrick Curtin wrote:Those who know me, know to call me Patrick. I don't like Pat, but I do put up with it because people can't seem to help themselves.I think I'll call you Curtains from now on.
Hmm... how about Patty-cake?
Kajehase |
Positive waves to all feeling sore.
On names, Jesper is common and unique enough that unless you count English-speaker thinking it's Jasper people usually get it right - my first football-coach with the last name Stoivicevic didn't have it as easy, though; hearing people try and pronounce it whenever we'd won it used to be a highlight of the winter indoors-competitions.
And bleh - sore throat and a fever is not fun.
Gruumash . |
lynora wrote:+2Aberzombie wrote:+1Celestial Healer wrote:Sucks about the deterioration, but good news about the not full blindness. Postive waves!My partner got some mixed news from his eye doctor. They confirmed he had 80% vision loss in his right eye due to cornea deterioration. Basically, he had extensive eye surgery as an infant, and his corneas only had about 30 years of life at that point. His eyes are too damaged to be a candidate for full cornea transplants (I don't know whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing), but they are going to try some steroid-based eye drops to see if that helps strengthen them. They could also do some type of cornea grafting surgery if that fails, where they take intact cells from a donor and use them to strengthen his cornea (which sounds less invasive than a full transplant).
Oddly enough, we are relieved just to have a prognosis, and to hear that it will never cause full blindness.
+3
Celestial Healer |
Thank you for the well-wishes.
I'll add that my partner takes umbrage to the suggestion that this is an opportunity to wear a stylish eyepatch.
FYI - He goes to the optometrist twice a year, too, and for good reason given his lifetime history of serious eye defects.
I go every two years if I'm feeling ambitious. It's hard to get that worked up about my astygmatism.
Callous Jack |
lynora wrote:+2Aberzombie wrote:+1Celestial Healer wrote:Sucks about the deterioration, but good news about the not full blindness. Postive waves!My partner got some mixed news from his eye doctor. They confirmed he had 80% vision loss in his right eye due to cornea deterioration. Basically, he had extensive eye surgery as an infant, and his corneas only had about 30 years of life at that point. His eyes are too damaged to be a candidate for full cornea transplants (I don't know whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing), but they are going to try some steroid-based eye drops to see if that helps strengthen them. They could also do some type of cornea grafting surgery if that fails, where they take intact cells from a donor and use them to strengthen his cornea (which sounds less invasive than a full transplant).
Oddly enough, we are relieved just to have a prognosis, and to hear that it will never cause full blindness.
+3
Man, I am always so paranoid when i go to the eye doctor. I hope the drops work!Celestial Healer |
External applicant. It's long-term sub, so it isn't permanent, but it would be a very good thing all the same. Especially since it could end the span of unemployment on his resume, making him that much stronger an applicant in the future.
Now I know that things can happen, and additional applicants can appear out of nowhere, but we're being hopeful.
Aberzombie |
Thinking about finally doing the inevitable. That's right when Advanced Race guide hits my door, I am officially replacing gnomes with Kobolds in my game permanently. Gnomes from now on will be spriggans mwahahahahahahahaha
Aw come on! If you're gonna replace gnomes, at least do it with a worthy race - like goblins, maybe. :)
lynora |
External applicant. It's long-term sub, so it isn't permanent, but it would be a very good thing all the same. Especially since it could end the span of unemployment on his resume, making him that much stronger an applicant in the future.
Now I know that things can happen, and additional applicants can appear out of nowhere, but we're being hopeful.
I wish him luck on getting the job.
Patrick Curtin |
Patrick Curtin wrote:Hmm... how about Patty-cake?Mothman wrote:When you've had your last name habitually misspelled like I have, it gets wearying. It has caused me no end of bureaucratic bullhonkery over the years.Kajehase wrote:Oh that is not a good idea. I didn't know / had forgotten that Patrick didn't like 'Pat' but I know he REALLY doesn't like 'Curtain'.Patrick Curtin wrote:Those who know me, know to call me Patrick. I don't like Pat, but I do put up with it because people can't seem to help themselves.I think I'll call you Curtains from now on.
Are all Norweigans as snarky as you, Kaj? =P
Kajehase |
Kajehase wrote:Are all Norweigans as snarky as you, Kaj? =PPatrick Curtin wrote:Hmm... how about Patty-cake?Mothman wrote:When you've had your last name habitually misspelled like I have, it gets wearying. It has caused me no end of bureaucratic bullhonkery over the years.Kajehase wrote:Oh that is not a good idea. I didn't know / had forgotten that Patrick didn't like 'Pat' but I know he REALLY doesn't like 'Curtain'.Patrick Curtin wrote:Those who know me, know to call me Patrick. I don't like Pat, but I do put up with it because people can't seem to help themselves.I think I'll call you Curtains from now on.
It's hard to tell, their yodeling manner of speech makes them sound really happy all the time, Patty-cake.
BluePigeon |
Why twice a year BP? I had mine done a week or so ago when I was getting a full check up, but I don't remember ever having it done before.
I normally have mine done once a year. I've been in glasses since the fifth grade and I've had no change in my prescription for nearly 30 years. My near-sightedness has held that long. Now I'm heading into my forties and being a boarder-line diabetic (Type II) changed that unbroken record. My new glasses will be bifocals, since I'm having trouble reading computer screens and comic book. My two favorite joys next to RPGs.
Mike Welham Contributor, RPG Superstar 2012 |
Crimson Jester wrote:+1 E7.Emperor7 wrote:Yes it does. So sorry to hear that.On a sad, serious note, just got word that my cousin's husband in CA lost his battle with cancer.
Cancer sucks.
Likewise. I know too many people who have lost the cancer battle.
My condolences, E7.
Mike Welham Contributor, RPG Superstar 2012 |
Patrick Curtin wrote:+3lynora wrote:+2Aberzombie wrote:+1Celestial Healer wrote:Sucks about the deterioration, but good news about the not full blindness. Postive waves!My partner got some mixed news from his eye doctor. They confirmed he had 80% vision loss in his right eye due to cornea deterioration. Basically, he had extensive eye surgery as an infant, and his corneas only had about 30 years of life at that point. His eyes are too damaged to be a candidate for full cornea transplants (I don't know whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing), but they are going to try some steroid-based eye drops to see if that helps strengthen them. They could also do some type of cornea grafting surgery if that fails, where they take intact cells from a donor and use them to strengthen his cornea (which sounds less invasive than a full transplant).
Oddly enough, we are relieved just to have a prognosis, and to hear that it will never cause full blindness.
+4
Mike Welham Contributor, RPG Superstar 2012 |