Wet MD Diagnosis & Treatment Update

By Sharon Hume

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I finally had my 6-week follow-up appointment. My retina specialist wanted me to see another doctor as I was still having the same problem with intense pain after the numbness wore off. That was Tuesday of this week, so I went back yesterday and saw a different doc.

We talked about my problem, and he said he was sure it was the betadine that was causing the pain. I argued with him and told him the other RS had followed exactly what he was going to do etc., which is using a tiny drop of betadine to the eye.

I was very skeptical, to say the least. I went along with what he wanted to do and honestly, a miracle happened. I had considerably less pain and today my eye is not as bloodshot, and my face isn't all red!

Guess I will stick to the new doctor!! I am so relieved!

Instead of Avastin, the last three injections counting yesterday were Eylea and there has been considerable improvement, I am happy to say. I will be going back in eight weeks.

Sincerely,
Sharon Hume

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Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
 @Sharon Hume that's great news all round! Thanks for updating us. It's wonderful that the Eylea is working well for you. You must be so pleased with the improvement. As for not having the same pain and redness, well, that is a mystery, even if a good one. Do you have any idea what, if anything, the newer doctor did differently to the other doctor. Did he wait longer after the numbing drops, or give you more of them, or rinse more, or anything different at all? Wendy, Patient Leader.
Sharon Hume Member
Well I would have answered sooner but I've been in the hospital with a DVT!! What next? Back to your question. It seems this Dr waiting longer between the numbing injection and the Eylea and he was adamant about it was the Betadine causing the pain. I have another injection in about six weeks. I did get home and take pain pills anticipating the pain to come so not sure if I warded off some. This next time I will wait so I can get a better idea of what's to come. Hopefully not pain. I owe the new Dr Oatmeal cookies w/raisins! Right now I am recuperating from getting out of the hospital of a five day stay. Pray for me! Sharon Hume
1. Sharon Moore Moderator
 <inline-mention username="Sharon Hume" user-id="4554906"/> so sorry you have been in the hospital; wishing you a speedy recovery. I hope your next injection goes well. Oatmeal cookies sound like a great gift for your doctor. Blessings, Sharon Moore patient leader 
2. Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
 <inline-mention username="Sharon Hume" user-id="4554906"/> thank you for updating us, even after you have been in hospital! I'm glad you're home now after having DVT. You could do without all that extra worry. It is interesting to hear that this doctor waits longer between the numbing injection and the actual Eylea injection. It seems timing is important. Maybe that is something some other doctors don't get quite right. You are definitely making progress in working out how to control the pain and discomfort and we will be interested to hear how you go with your next shot. I hope in the meantime you have a good recuperation from your hospital visit and you enjoy the Dr Oatmeal cookies with raisins. I also hope you enjoy the holiday period, but remember to take it easy! Warm wishes, Wendy, Patient Leader.

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