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Posted 4/12/2009 12:17 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Easter Everyone,

I woke up this morning with foggy vision out of my right eye.  As I have been up and had my first cup of coffee, it seems I have adjusted to really blurred vision out of my right eye.  I have never had optic neuritis but am betting this is it!  I really don't want to call my neurologist on Easter Sunday and figure it can wait until tomorrow.  Is it possible this will go away on it's own like some other symptoms?  Looking for some input as this is a new one we will just add to the list.

Cindy

Posted 4/12/2009 2:52 PM (GMT 0)

Hey Cindy,

Sheesh!  Happy Easter huh?  I am very sorry!  It can wait until tomorrow.  Eye stuff is very scary.  The good news is, that if it is optic neuritis, it usually responds well to steroids.  Call that neuro first thing tomorrow and get those steroids started as quickly as possible.  Please let us know how you are doing?  Today warrants as much rest as you can manage.  If you are flaring......your body is inflammed and it will respond to rest.  Rest, rest, rest and spoil yourself.  Drink some nice soothing tea, have a nice green salad, take a nap.  Meditate on calming that immune system. 

Good luck and please let us know how you are doing.  You are in my thoughts and prayers, Cindy!!

Posted 4/12/2009 3:30 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks Gretchen.

It has actually gotten less foggy since I got up this morning but is still blurry.  Even when I put my glasses on, it's like the glasses aren't my prescription.  I will be calling first thing in the a.m.  I can't totally rest as we are having Easter at our house, however, my husband is doing the big things and I have stretched out cooking little things for 3 days.  I am learning how to manage all this fun stuff better.

I will let you know what the neuro says.  Thanks again and Happy Easter.

Cindy

Posted 4/12/2009 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
Just remember, Cindy, that stress is a major trigger.  It may be you are flaring from the stress of Easter.  Even a lovely day with family can cause stress.  I almost always have an increase in symptoms around Thanksgiving despite it being one of my favorite holidays.  Take care.  Breathe and release! 

Posted 4/12/2009 5:18 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Gretchen,

Ok....I have cured myself.  My husband said "did you leave your contacts in?"  I, of course said NO.  Then I went in the bathroom and found my contact case empty.  No wonder it got a bit better since I got up!!!!!!!!!!!!  DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Isn't this just like looking for your glasses and they are on your face???  I have been so terrible about remembering things or forgetting things.  I told my neuro I found the tv changer under the sink and I have no idea how it got there.  She said she has done stuff like that before.  Thank God I didn't call her.  How embarrassing would that have been?  I don't know whether to blame the drugs, the MS or both.  The only other time I did this is when my Grandma passed away.  The only difference was I knew I left them in the minute I woke up.  I guess you are right that the stress of Easter has got me.  My husband is trying really hard not to laugh at me, but I would be laughing at him so I understand.  Ok....well if I ever do get optic neuritis, I will be checking the contacts first thing.  Thanks for all the help and next time I ask about optic neuritis, ask me if I checked my contacts.  Silly me.  Happy Easter to everyone and I really hope I am not the only one to be so crazy and do something like this.  It's bad enough having the MS.  yeah

Cindy

Posted 4/12/2009 6:53 PM (GMT 0)

Oh I am so glad I read this before heading out for the day!  What a relief!!  Ok, so maybe your husband is being nice and NOT laughing you.  I am not that nice!  I AM laughing.  I am laughing because we have all been there! 

I am very happy that you don't have optic neuritis!!!  Happy Easter!!

Posted 4/12/2009 11:10 PM (GMT 0)

Me too Gretchen.  Who needs optic neuritis.  My husband and I are both laughing about it!  Thanks again for always being there.

Cindy

Posted 4/13/2009 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
My pleasure, Cindy.  You are a wonderful and supportive member of this crazy place.

Posted 4/13/2009 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
And don't forget anxiety to cloud your mind even more...your were worried about your vision, an other symptom smhair do it to myself all the time
Posted 4/13/2009 5:24 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks everyone!  I do feel better today.  Yesterday I just felt like a total fool!  HA!  Hope everyone has a good week.

Cindy

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