Living in Hope

By Charley

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Unfortunately, none of the eye specialists I have seen over the years ever mentioned the importance of diet, exercise, relaxation, accupuncture and as I had no problems with dry MD until a year ago that suddenly my eyesight worsened, I started to search on the net for answers.

Finding a balanced lifestyle

I have found a fantastic video on Youtube by Andy Rosenfarb, who explains absolutely everything about MD and what to do. Gosh, do I wish I would have known this ten years ago. I am now trying Chinese medicine together with acupuncture, Qi Gong as well on YouTube, for better circulation, pay attention to my diet, vitamins, go to Yoga and exercise classes. Nor did I know that the fat deposits in the eye, the drusen, are cholesterol and consequently as well an indication of cardiovascular problems.

Keeping hope

All I got from all those ophthalmologists was "its going to get worse" and a hefty fee! I hope I will be able to at least arrest the MD, but what a poor show from all those doctors! Living in hope!!

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Sharon Moore Moderator
<inline-mention username="Charley" user-id="6763541"/> your story resonated with me as I am sure it will others in the community. None of my retinal specialists have ever provided any information about diet or other lifestyle factors. Finding our website <a href='http://maculardegeneration.net' target='_blank'>maculardegeneration.net</a>, provided me with the missing information I needed. I wish you the best in your efforts to slow the progression. Sharon Moore patient leader 
1. Charley Member
 Hi Sharon, As they say, when it rains, it pours!! I have had an anaesthetic for a small procedure,which affected my eyes and now a front tooth has fallen out, and unfortunately I had an inexperienced dentist who tried for 3 hours to put the tooth back and now my eyesight has deteriorated badly. My driving time may be limited which will make my life not very joyous! Like you, the vitamins for the eyes don't seem to have done much good, I have been taking them for some years but couldn't find a benefit. I am now taking as well Curcuma Forte, as I have seen a naturpath and she tells me I have a lot of inflammation in my body. It is extremely frustrating that there is really nobody who seems to be able to put it all together. Above all I am now diagnosed with PMR, polimyalgia rheumatica, so I wonder whether the eyes are somehow affected by the immune system? Well, I have changed from a healthy woman into a sleepless, weight losing, hair losing person, I wish I never would have changed residence from East to West, I now wonder what is next ! I am going to see the Australian version of the MD Association, which I finally found, they are having a meeting and I will be very interested to hear what they have to say. Oh, have you heard of "Nervalgesic Muscle" from Ethical Nutrients, it is according to a friends mother, extremely effective for rheumatic problems. Cheers Inge
2. Sharon Moore Moderator
 <inline-mention username="Charley" user-id="6763541"/> our bodies are truly amazing when everything is working properly. Unfortunately you are experiencing multiple issues. As you have learned, Polymyalgia rheumatica causes widespread inflammation and can affect the vision. <a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polymyalgia-rheumatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20376539' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polymyalgia-rheumatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20376539</a>. Don’t give up seeking help. I hope you can find a doctor invested in helping you recover your health. In the US we have several facilities such as the Mayo Clinic or John Hopkins to help diagnose and treat disease. I hope the MD association is helpful to you. Stay in touch. Warmly, Sharon Moore patient leader

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