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Eye Issues / Re: Hoping to get a Scleral Lens...
« Last post by KathleenPollard on July 29, 2025, 11:16:54 am »Thank you!
The previous posts were very helpful. Kathleen
The previous posts were very helpful. Kathleen
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Eye Issues / Re: Hoping to get a Scleral Lens...
« Last post by Jill Marie on July 28, 2025, 02:40:00 pm »Hi Kathleen, I suggest you do a search on this site under eye issues and read the previous posts on the scleral lens. I had one years ago but it didn't work out. I now use ACUVUE OASYS® 1-Day lens with HydraLuxe. I've been really busy the last couple of weeks so sadly don't have time to tell you more. You can find out what I and others have found out about the lens when you do a search. Hopefully others will post to you as well. If you still have questions after reading some of the older posts please feel free to ask for help. Good luck! Jill Marie
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Inquiries / Re: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
« Last post by DanFouratt on July 27, 2025, 11:09:09 am »Not quite what you are asking but 6 months five days after CK to treat my AS, I was wheeled in to the OR room for open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve. My recovery from both was great. The only interaction between the two was to delay my first follow up MRI. If you want to know more please ask.
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Hearing Issues / Re: Tinnitus Suddenly Worse
« Last post by mwatto on July 26, 2025, 08:23:46 pm »Full spectrum CBD/CBN (if in Australia I recommend the Humacology brand-its prescribed) I took this last night for nerve pain which increases tinnitus for me though its seldom.
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Inquiries / Re: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
« Last post by stevehernes on July 26, 2025, 02:35:52 pm »How are you doing these days? I’m curious, what medications are you currently taking? I’ve been doing some research recently, exploring different treatment options on Canada Pharmacy Partner . There’s a lot of information available, and I’m hoping to find something that might be suitable for my situation. It can be overwhelming, but having a trusted source to look into helps a lot. If you have any recommendations or insights based on your experience, I’d really appreciate hearing them. It’s always good to know what’s worked for others when navigating treatment options.
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Hearing Issues / Re: Tinnitus Suddenly Worse
« Last post by stevehernes on July 26, 2025, 02:32:34 pm »What helps you sleep at night when your tinnitus really flares up? For me, some nights are manageable, but other times the ringing gets so loud and persistent that it feels impossible to relax, let alone fall asleep. I’ve been searching for something that could help—looked through Canada Pharmacy Partner hoping to find medications or supplements specifically for tinnitus relief. But honestly, it seems like there’s no real cure or dedicated treatment for tinnitus itself—just ways to manage the symptoms. It can be frustrating, especially when you’re exhausted and just want peace and quiet.
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Eye Issues / article on treatment for dry eye post surgery
« Last post by mwatto on July 23, 2025, 08:03:02 pm »Just read this 2025 article and thought I would share it: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993624002512
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Eye Issues / Hoping to get a Scleral Lens...
« Last post by KathleenPollard on July 22, 2025, 12:38:23 pm »Hi! I am so happy to be able to connect with all of you on this forum. Your insight is priceless.
Here is where I am:
- I cannot close my right eye due to my facial nerve being severed during my AN surgery in 2022.
- I have a gold weight and can MOSTLY close it at night.
- I use lacrilube or systane overnight and ReFresh drops all day long. Some days are better than others.
Recently, I got fit for a Scleral Lens. When I went to put my new lens in, I couldn't see a thing. I thought that maybe the residual lube from the night before was making it cloudy. My doctor ordered a different lens. I will try that one in a few weeks.
Here are my questions:
- Is there an overnight drop that I could try instead of the lube?
- Did this happen to anyone else?
- Can I get a SL if I can't close my eye over it to "clean it"?
Thank you so much! I think the lens sounds amazing and I would really like it, but I don't want to buy it and then wish I hadn't.
Kathleen
Here is where I am:
- I cannot close my right eye due to my facial nerve being severed during my AN surgery in 2022.
- I have a gold weight and can MOSTLY close it at night.
- I use lacrilube or systane overnight and ReFresh drops all day long. Some days are better than others.
Recently, I got fit for a Scleral Lens. When I went to put my new lens in, I couldn't see a thing. I thought that maybe the residual lube from the night before was making it cloudy. My doctor ordered a different lens. I will try that one in a few weeks.
Here are my questions:
- Is there an overnight drop that I could try instead of the lube?
- Did this happen to anyone else?
- Can I get a SL if I can't close my eye over it to "clean it"?
Thank you so much! I think the lens sounds amazing and I would really like it, but I don't want to buy it and then wish I hadn't.
Kathleen
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Radiation / Radiosurgery / Re: D-Day for ALF - Gamma Knife - January 22, 2013
« Last post by mwatto on July 20, 2025, 07:54:43 pm »Hi there! This is interesting!
I love hearing from long term members-its really reassuring for the rest of us! I am only 6 years out- doing ok after CK but I still get nerve pain (that side eye and ear and deep in head if I lie down)
Did your last MRI reveal any shrinking? It looks like its been stable for a few years now.
I love hearing from long term members-its really reassuring for the rest of us! I am only 6 years out- doing ok after CK but I still get nerve pain (that side eye and ear and deep in head if I lie down)
Did your last MRI reveal any shrinking? It looks like its been stable for a few years now.
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AN Issues / Re: Scalp burning after mri
« Last post by ankent on July 16, 2025, 09:02:07 pm »While I haven’t experienced it personally, I’ve seen others mention strange nerve or scalp sensations after an MRI, especially if contrast was used.