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Wild

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That’s what the doctors have concluded anyway.

Woke up 4 weeks ago yesterday with double vision. I’ve had an MRI w/ contrast done to rule out a brain tumor or tumor on the pituitary gland.

I’ve had blood work done multiple times. Nothing alarming there. Blood pressure is also good.

So they’ve concluded I had a very minor stroke that impeded blood flow to my left eye, which caused paralysis of my nerve and has caused that eye to want to cross which is causing the double vision.

They don’t know for sure but suggest it was likely brought on by stress (work has me really stressed) and a tiny tiny blood clot.

I’m seeing an eye specialist next month for a second opinion. For now, I have a prism tape over my left glasses lense and have to wear my glasses all the time to have single vision. They say my eyes should learn to work together normal again and correct themselves, but it could take up to 6 months. If not, I’ll need surgery.

TL;DR - my vision is fucked
 

Rambo John J

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Sorry to hear that BossMan, Stay Strong.

My best friend had a major Heart Attack 4 months ago and is just getting healthy again.

Getting older ain't easy.
 

Rambo John J

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It’s all downhill after 50 broseph.
One of my Grandpas would only say one thing to us growing up
He would look us in the eye and in a deep voice state "Don't ever get old"

My mom always thought it was a weird thing to say to a kid. I find it more entertaining the older I get, he was correct.
 

Wild

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One of my Grandpas would only say one thing to us growing up
He would look us in the eye and in a deep voice state "Don't ever get old"

My mom always thought it was a weird thing to say to a kid. I find it more entertaining the older I get, he was correct.
The only positive from this is, my wife & daughter got more life insurance out of it. Scared the shit of out me, so I bought another policy lol.
 

RussfromNH

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Damn bud you keep getting dick punched! You are an inspiration weather you know it or not!

I had stints installed 2 years ago but im old as dirt lol
Time to watch your diet, you're probably going to get meds and how the fck can anyone eliminate stress idk

I hope you heal up quickly amigo
We all gotta keep moving to avoid the next dick punch life throw at us keeping it from becoming a direct hit

 

sparkuri

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I just don't think you've got the vision to run this site.
Most of the time you're on point, then you say something cock-eyed.
Looks like we're stuck, oh well, 6 dozen of one and half of the other.
You'll make an attuned range finder.
And you still have your looks.
They say that beauty is skin deep, but ugly is to the bone.
 

sparkuri

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I just don't think you've got the vision to run this site.
Most of the time you're on point, then you say something cock-eyed.
Looks like we're stuck, oh well, 6 dozen of one and half of the other.
You'll make an attuned range finder.
And you still have your looks.
They say that beauty is skin deep, but ugly is to the bone.
Disclaimer, this is a joke.
I'm sure Wild @Wild knows well this is how we roll when faced with difficulty in life.
Humor is often much more helpful.
 

SuperPig

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Think it was the vaccine? People say it leads to clots and strokes and such.
 

Enock-O-Lypse Now!

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That’s what the doctors have concluded anyway.

Woke up 4 weeks ago yesterday with double vision. I’ve had an MRI w/ contrast done to rule out a brain tumor or tumor on the pituitary gland.

I’ve had blood work done multiple times. Nothing alarming there. Blood pressure is also good.

So they’ve concluded I had a very minor stroke that impeded blood flow to my left eye, which caused paralysis of my nerve and has caused that eye to want to cross which is causing the double vision.

They don’t know for sure but suggest it was likely brought on by stress (work has me really stressed) and a tiny tiny blood clot.

I’m seeing an eye specialist next month for a second opinion. For now, I have a prism tape over my left glasses lense and have to wear my glasses all the time to have single vision. They say my eyes should learn to work together normal again and correct themselves, but it could take up to 6 months. If not, I’ll need surgery.

TL;DR - my vision is fucked
Hope everything goes good for you going forward Wild @Wild

Strange i had a horrendous migraine in late December - then a bacterial infection in my eyelid shortly after...- eyes had been extremely watery last couple months as well and my vision went to shit ....know a couple other people who had similar issues in the past few months ...

Wonder if there is a connection to what happened to you (minor stroke) and the issues I've been facing (migraine / vision) ...
 

Wild

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Hope everything goes good for you going forward Wild @Wild

Strange i had a horrendous migraine in late December - then a bacterial infection in my eyelid shortly after...- eyes had been extremely watery last couple months as well and my vision went to shit ....know a couple other people who had similar issues in the past few months ...

Wonder if there is a connection to what happened to you (minor stroke) and the issues I've been facing (migraine / vision) ...
I dont know man. This came out of nowhere for me. Like I said, woke up one morning 4 weeks ago with the problem. Nothing leading up to it that alarmed me or anything. One thing I thought of is, my Hemoglobin runs high because I'm on doctor prescribed TRT. I take a baby aspirin to help thin my blood but I wasnt giving blood regulary like I should have been, to also help keep it down. It's possible that had something to do with the clot, but my doctor doesnt tend to think so because when she took blood 4-5 days after this happened, it was barely out of the normal range. So who knows. They've ruled out the 'really bad stuff'. I just hope my vision corrects itself. I cant drive very well with this prism lense on my glasses. I have to use a giant monitor for work. Taking a shower is an experience when everything is double because I cant wear my glasses in there. I cut grass yesterday and it looked like Stevie Wonder did it. It's just a pain in the ass.
 

Wild

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Damn bud you keep getting dick punched! You are an inspiration weather you know it or not!

I had stints installed 2 years ago but im old as dirt lol
Time to watch your diet, you're probably going to get meds and how the fck can anyone eliminate stress idk

I hope you heal up quickly amigo
We all gotta keep moving to avoid the next dick punch life throw at us keeping it from becoming a direct hit

Hope all goes well with your heart issues bud. And indeed, I need to clean up the diet. Fact.
 

Hauler

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Damn dude. Scary shit but glad it ain't too serious.
Hope ya heal up fast.
 

GO BIG RED!!!

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must have been strange not being cross eyed living in kentucky. you will fit right in with the kentucky cheerleaders now.

but seriously best of luck. get well.