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Posted 5/2/2015 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
1. Had flowties in my eyes, its more noticeable in left eye. Ophthalmologist reckons both eyes were put under strain, but symptoms are more evident in left eye. Optometrist noticed evidence of bleeding in right eye. URO reckons the prolonged upside down position during Da Vinci RRP is NOT a contributing factor.

2. I have also developed loss of muscle mass and developed continuous muscle twitching in hands and leg quad muscles. Lots of muscle cramps during the night Currently having some diagnostics (MRI and Nerve testing done) by Neurologist. The ****** stuck a 3 inch needle probe under my chin through my skin into my tongue and asked me to press the tip of my tongue against my bottom teeth. He pushed the same needle into my calf, quad and back muscles. All of this was done with No anaesthesia! Wasn't very happy. Currently on Pregabalin epilepsy drug that causes "blanks" in my short term memory (Got lost, left the oven on and such like).

These thing might not be related to my RRP, but getting old is a *****!
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Posted 5/2/2015 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
Floating black specs in your eyes may be caused by Iritis. This is an autoimmune decease that's usually not detected by an Optometrist. If it starts to cause pain when exposed to light, get to a specialist, it can cause blindness. I don't want to make you worry but it's a serious decease.
Posted 5/2/2015 1:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the response Stay+

The ophthalmologist was a little concerned that the pressure in both eyes might eventually result in detached retinas. We are literally keeping an "eye" on it. It is a serious issue and I'd rather see than go blind for no reason whatsoever.

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Posted 5/2/2015 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
There was a discussion in here a couple of months ago about eye issues following RALP...maybe someone can find the link? I know that my anesthesiologist asked whether I had glaucoma during the pre-surgery appointment. I didn't understand why until later. In some hospitals, it's protocol for the anesthesiologist to monitor intraocular pressure during the period you're in the reverse trendelenburg position, and if glaucoma is present, they actually stop the surgery, level the patient and wait for things to settle back to normal. For the record, I've noticed just in the last week or so that my vision has definitely changed for the worse. Not floaters, but it's time for an eye exam and new glasses. Yay.
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