The eyes no longer have it

Post by **Monty** » 17 Apr 2014, 13:03

That's not good news BM but I'm sure you'll kick it's ass.

Post by **Stew** » 17 Apr 2014, 18:55

Sorry mate only just spotted this, how shit is that ? you need to get a side car fitted to your bike and have someone thrash you around in it , seriously though good luck with it all

Post by **Kwacky** » 01 May 2014, 10:10

Beermonster, any updates?

Post by **beermonster** » 01 May 2014, 16:30

Yes, lots has been happening!

I went to the QE the day before Good Friday expecting to have a few tests and be on my merry way....5 days later they let me go home! My consultant wasn't happy with the initial diagnosis of non-arteritic ischemic anterior neuropathy.

There may still be some permanent damage, but most of my problem is actually optic neuritis (swelling of the optic nerve) and while they don't know what's caused it they are treating it with a very high dose of steroids. These have some pretty bad side effects (but as I'm aware of them then it's easy enough to deal with), but the good news is that some of the vision that disappeared between the problem coming on and my trip to hospital is returning. Its going to be a long old journey, but my mates have been great, work have been very supportive and I'm hugely gateful to Miss Mollan and all the staff at the QE Hospital for giving me a second chance. When the NHS decides to go into action it's amazing!

The really good news is that I may not have to give up my drivers licence so there's still a chance I could drive / ride again.

I'll keep you all posted as things develop.

Post by **Cavetroll87** » 01 May 2014, 16:37

that sounds promising mate and glad everyone around you is offering lots of support! hope the side effects from the steroids arnt too bad but very glad to hear its relatively good news!

Post by D6 » 01 May 2014, 16:38

Brilliant news. I'll stop crossing some of my fingers now as they were going blue

Post by **Kwacky** » 01 May 2014, 16:43

Great news. I'll have to take you out for a pint to celebrate.

Post by **StMarks** » 01 May 2014, 17:01

Well, that sounds far better than before BM. Fingers crossed the quacks get you sorted mate.

Post by **C00kiemonster** » 01 May 2014, 18:09

That sounds really promising BM. Fingers crossed for you

Post by **Blade** » 01 May 2014, 18:41

Glad it sounds promising.

Not sure of the condition but a lady I work with lost her vision and was off work for 18 months good news is she is back as good as before so hopefully a full recovery is possible for you too mate.

Post by **duke63** » 01 May 2014, 19:57

Much better news than you had posted a few weeks back, Beermonster.

I hope the good progress continues.

Post by **Deegee** » 01 May 2014, 20:58

Beermonster that is exactly what happened with my Mother - the steroids completely arrested the degradation of her sight and fixed a bunch of other issues including aching joints she had developed but "didn't want to bother the Doctor with".

Good luck with it all, and all my fingers and limbs are crossed for further improvements!

Post by **Kwacky** » 01 May 2014, 21:30

I'm worried he's going to get roid rage and rape me in the pub.

Post by **beermonster** » 01 May 2014, 21:45

Kwacky wrote:I'm worried he's going to get roid rage and rape me in the pub.

Sole purpose of visit!

Post by **Itchy** » 01 May 2014, 22:02

Ditto what everyone else had said. I'm really pleased there's a silver lining around this cloud.

Post by **Mac** » 02 May 2014, 01:50

I'll add my relief and well wishes for you as well BM

Post by **Rossgo** » 02 May 2014, 05:58

This sounds better mate :-)

Post by **Bratty** » 02 May 2014, 07:23

Really pleased to hear this mate

Post by **Stew** » 02 May 2014, 09:55

Sounds like good news, hope it continues for you, good luck

Post by **Godzilla** » 02 May 2014, 16:08

Glad to hear this news.

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