uggg! So Frustrated

[JonKerr]

So most of you guys know that I've struggled with health problems for quite a while now. Severe thyroid disease that caused massive weight gain, which caused all kinds of other issues like high blood pressure, cholesterol, etc... (Most of those issues are all getting under control now with weight loss) Low back problems, severe neck injury, bum knee and shoulder from years of baseball and football, had to have surgery to correct my f'ed up sinuses and help with sleep apnea, etc...

So today I just got home from an appointment with the optometrist (who just happens to be a riding buddy ) to find out I'm losing pigment in my eyes, the beginnings of glaucoma. :facepalm: REALLY? 33 years old and I'm developing glaucoma? WTF!?!? He says it's in early phases and the pressures in my eyes are OK so far. But they will most likely go up and I will have to be on medicated eye drops eventually. If we stay on top of it I probably won't lose my eye sight, but still, not a good thing to have to deal with. Anyone else on here have any experience with this?

 

[surfcycle]

Wow Jon, that does suck. :banghead:

In the end it all breaks for all of us I guess...in the meantime be as diligent as you can with those eyes !

 

[Fzara2000]

So sorry to hear that. Hopefully your eyes improve and everything is alright in the end.

Did he mention if there is something specific causing the problem?

 

[Nastybutler]

Sorry to hear that, man. On the bright side, you're certainly eligible for medical marijuana. I hear that helps glaucoma.

Seriously though, all these ailments test you and make you a stronger person.

 

[Rookasaki]

Jon stay strong. The Doc said your eyes are fine as of now

I was Diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease in my early teens.. Had 11 vertebrae's fused with tons of titanium. I was told I needed to change career paths, that I would never make it as a cop, long road ahead etc... etc.. I prayed and kept my faith up and look at me now I even made it on the SWAT team (although I did step down for personal reasons)

Just keep your head up, cause the man above is beyond amazing :thumbup:

 

[Fizzer6R]

Jon, i know it's a bummer to hear that, but keep the faith. they diagnosed me with the same in my late 20's while still in the military. it never bothered me then, and I wanted very badly to get LASIK. I was borderline for the procedure and started eye drop treatment while in 30's and after hearing about halo effect post-op problems, I decided to just stick with contacts. in my 40's now, and the pressure in my eyes go up and down, one eye exam i'll be fine, then year later they'll say it's back.

depending on your overall medical condition, i will say if you haven't yet get your b-12 level checked. years ago i had the same symptoms of carpal tunnel with hand numbness, it took them months to finally figure it out. had to give myself b12 shots (not fun) to get the level back up and my eyes were giving me the most trouble during that time also - my prescription got worse and slightly better again, now it varies from -4.5 to -5.25

goes without saying, make sure your sunglasses have UV protection

 

[Buffalojump]

I too have high pressure on the eyes. I see an opthamologist every 3 months and have been using drops for the last few years. Make sure you are monitored closely by an opthamologist.

It sucks getting old!


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[Buffalojump]

Drop the optometrist and search for a respectible opthamologist.

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[Perdurable]

awe man that's crazy!!! i hope it dose not effect riding man

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[r0ar]

my ex has a problem where her spinal fluid is at like 400 and some when its suppose to be like 180 and they say its going to cause her to go blind eventually. Sorry to hear it though man it sucks trust me hearing that about the mother of my child pretty much crushed me

 

[Spunky99]

Sorry to hear that you have been having severe physical problems.
I recently was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after my immune system and the interferon for Hepatitis C destroyed my thyroid. Pills seem to be working but I have a big beer belly now and I don't even drink.
I guess diet and exercise are next. Hard to do with a bad back my friend and I hope you prevail.

 

[UTAHSKIBUM1]

Sorry bro.

I've had two liver transplants my colon removed skin cancer, so I know how sucky bad health can be I'm only 34 also. Stay strong the bigger the trial the bigger the blessing!
Stay strong ride hard.

 

[Botty12]

My grandparents had to used drops for their glaucoma for years...Until the medications stopped working to reduce pressure.

Now they've had surgery (not sure which procedure was done), but...no more eye drops, no more pressure, can still see (as good as any of us at 80 yoa could probably lol)...

So I'm sorry to hear about all your physical struggles (I can sympathize), but maybe surgery is an option for you to consider?

 

[djf18374]

[/QUOTE] Anyone else on here have any experience with this?[/QUOTE]

Short answer, Yes. I am nearing the ripe old age of 24 now, and about 2 years ago I left the eye doctor with the same prognosis. Losing flakes of pigment in one of my irises, could be a precursor to Glaucoma, happens often in nearsighted males, etc. They told me to just keep an eye on it (pun?) and get it checked every year or so. I am sorry for your diagnosis, as that is no fun to hear. And thank you for the reminder, as I have not gone back since...I will do that soon.
Just keep up on your eye doctor visits and possibly get a second opinion? Eyes are super important, as you probably know, and routine checkups might keep things in check.

Wish you the best, and hope you stay healthy....

 

[Marthy]

Sorry to hear that JK. Hope you stay on top of it and control it as best as you can. My sister has issue with her tie-rod (LOL) also and struggle with her weight too.

I turn 40 this year and can tell... my cholesterol is under control now and I find out my 2 "reed valve" on my hearth are leaking a bit. Nothing to worry about for now but need to keep an eye on it as I get older. Oh ya... at the pace I'm going I'll look like fkn snow ball within the next 5 years. My hair (about all of them) are turning white! My wife think its sexy... whatever. As long as they stay on my head I'm fine...lol

 

[BoneJj]

Sounds like you need that script to smoke some weed..... it'll help your situation... lol.

But seriously, That's a bummer man, I hope there is a simple solution for you.

 

[dart1963]

Well, you're young enough to recover from anything they can throw at you... sorry to hear... but it should all work out for you.

 

[JonKerr]

Thanks everyone. Kind of glad to hear others have had the same issues (not glad you've had the issues of course) and that you've been able to deal with it and that my future isn't as bleak as I was thinking last night. I know a lot of my issues are minor compared to other people, many of who I talk to every day as patients in our clinic. But still. It's kind of one of those things where you ask what else can happen? (I'm having a dermatologist I know at work do a skin cancer screening for main a few weeks so we'll see how that goes. )

But seriously, thanks for the support guys. That's why I love this group.