ANA Discussion Forum
General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: lori78 on July 01, 2007, 04:43:40 pm
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Hi!
I am 6 mos post surg n three post gamma knife. aside from hearing loss, feel great. had rotten time w recovery, but am on the right track back.... and antidepressants. help lots.
Anyhoo.... still paralyzed on my left side, and eye creates no moisutre. was told this could last up to a yr. Anyone?? How long?? I am DYING for contacts back.
While I am fine otherwise, is there therapy I should be getting? I hear of vest training etc. and want to be sure I get what needs done done.
Any other recommends? Yes, I use eye drops constantly, doc was amazing, etc. all for now. THANKS!!!
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I didn't have gamma but surgery and my facial paralysis is still recovering after 3 years. I use Restasis for my eye and also have a punctual plug both of which have helped my eye. I tried contacts last summer and they kind of worked. I'm going to see a "contact lens specialist" this summer to try again.
As for any therapy, facial therapy is great. I went to UPMC in Pittsburgh.
Good luck....
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I haven't had any eye troubles, but I know many here have. I'm sure you'll soon get lots of comments. Best wishes, Yvette