Experiences with

Cataracts

JACQUES (1997) - cataracts - concentrations higher than 49 mmol/L (about 2 and a half pieces of fruit), 60%-70% risk reduction in all types of cataracts and use of supplementation for more than 10 years was associated with a 77-83% lower risk of cataracts. *** And I find this other table very encouraging

I have been diagnosed with Foci of Medial Calcific Sclerosis (VCM) after having a left temporal artery biopsy. Biopsy was negative for GCA. I have been suffering with PMR for over a year. I had cataract surgery and it instigated the GCA symptoms post-op. PMRPRO has been extremely helpful redirecting

For instance, I have early stages of steroid-related' cataracts on both eyes but these are stable for now and I stay out of the sun and wear sunglasses with lenses that protect & filter out the harmful rays that could accelerate the condition.

Alongside this I have cataracts in both eyes and my vision has become mega blurry as a consequence. Given the risk factors I was told I was on the priority list for surgery. Hovever I now face another long WAIT.

Gemfibrozil Protects Dopaminergic Neurons in a MouseModel of Parkinson’s Disease via PPARa-DependentAstrocytic GDNF Pathway 2021 https://www.jneurosci.org/content/jneuro/41/10/2287.full.pdf "Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder in humans. Despite intense investigations

I have been getting sty on the eye on a regular basis since starting 50 mcg of levothyroxine ( was also taking 5 mcg cytomel T3 but stopped t3 due to palpitations). I have Hashimoto Had cataract surgery few years back, I now have glaucoma, treated with eye drops. Alopecia Aretera, hair loss is still

I have had Eylea shots in one eye for a couple years now, during which time the cataract on that eye has gotten much worse. Recently a new Doctor has begun to give me Eylea shots in the other eye as well. I am concerned that there is a ironic relationship at work here. The Eylea helps prevent the

Last Thursday I had a very bad headache - only occasionally get these and they only last a day. But this time it was still there on Friday Morning and it was unusual enough for me to check my vision and I discovered that the vision in the left eye had deteriorated quite a lot. I rang my optician but

New to the community. Have permanent AF, only meds Metoprolol to control heart rate and Aspirin. Saw some posts regarding cataract surgery. Anyone have similar AF "experience" that had cataract surgery? I'm a "timid" patient due to AF, but my cataract in one eye really needs attention. The community's

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Hello more questions again I am afraid. I am about to have my second eye cataract surgery and wondered if I should look to 'Sick Day Rules' around this procedure? I am currently on 8.5 mg pred having reduced a couple of weeks ago. I had my first eye done a year before my GCA diagnosis and treatment.

I am about to be tapered off prednisone and put on the biologic medication Actemra (Tocilizumab) as my rheumatologist says the long term effects of prednisone are very hard on the body. The Actemra will be self injected weekly. I am interested to hear from anyone with experience with this treatment.

Box plot showing levels of representative metabolites in normal controls (CON), early-stage PD (EPD), mid-stage PD (MPD) and advanced-stage PD (APD). (A) leucine, (B) isoleucine, (C) glycine, (D) cortisol, (E) dihydrocortisol, (F) kynurenine, (G) phenylalanine; (H) acetylphenylalanine. Asterisk(*) denotes

My endocrinologist stopped my 5 mcg of T 3 a few months ago to see if T 3 was causing palpitations.!now I am on increased dose of t4, levothyroxine 75mcg 3 days a week and 50 mcg 4 days a week both first thing in the morning on empty stomach. Should I restart taking T 3 again ? Endocrinologist says blood

Hi everyone, Hope you are all well, or as much as you can be. I wonder if someone can help me, I’ve just had cataract surgery last Thursday, all is well but I’m just wondering if dexamethasone eye drops 6 x daily for 2 weeks and then 4 x daily for another 4 weeks will affect my prednisolone intake,

I have diabetic macular oedema and my opthamologist said today that although my eyes are not getting any worse my right eye maybe needs some laser. She said she thought it wasn’t the diabetes that was the problem, I am in remission with a hba1c of 37 but the steroids. Any thoughts on this please. My

I'm having cataract surgery and I am worried about having to lie flat to have it done.Has anyone had this done and how did you cope with it.

I'm trying to deal with severe digestive disorders and an overwhelming number of Doctor's appointments and the need for surgery, one being GI and the other for cataracts. Also dealing with long covid. This has resulted in panic attacks, horrible anxiety and then crushing depression.

Can having PV and ET and taking medicines contribute to the rapid growth of a cataract? My vision has rapidly decreased in the last 2 month

I found this an interesting (though long) article on Dementia and its relation to the above. Of particular interest to me was the relation to resting heart rate, cataract surgery and blue light, and alcohol. Doesn't dive deep but the research is referenced.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/does-the-gut-play-a-role-in-dementia-here-is-the-evidence