So I have an ulcer in my eye.

[BlondieK143]

Went to a local theme park Monday and about halfway through the day, I felt like I had something in my eye. I thought it was my contacts, but after taking them out, I still had a jabbing pain in it. Cut to yesterday morning. I was trying to drive to work and my eye starting tearing up and was super sensitive to light. Not wanting to take a chance on it being something serious, I went to the eye doctor. Basically, I have an ulcer right smack-dab in the middle of my eye. If these eye drops don't work (for some odd reason), it'll scar and affect my vision permanently. It's a pretty scary thing knowing that you could possibly be slightly blind (if not completely) in one eye. So, for the next week, I have to wear my dorky glasses and avoid direct sunlight. What fun. :sarcasm:

Moral of the story: If you have a gut feeling that you should go to a doctor, GO.

[Lannes]

1. Im so sorry Blondie

Hope everything turns out for the best.Please let us know what happens.Big hug.

[BlondieK143]

3. Thank you!

I really appreciate that! :hug: And I'll keep you all updated.

[LastKnight]

2. uh oh...

best wishes and prayers... hopefully youll get well soon.

[BlondieK143]

4. Thank you!

That means a lot! :) You know me, I'm sure it'll work out eventually. If it weren't for bad luck, I wouldn't have any.

[GOPBasher]

5. Oh no, Blondie! I'm sorry!

I hope it gets allright. Let us know what happens. :hug:

[BlondieK143]

7. Thanks GOP!

I appreciate it! :hug: And I will!

[Heidi]

6. Been there, Blondie . . .

I had exactly the same thing happen to me about 15 years ago while wearing extended wear contacts. That hurts like heck, and you have my sympathy. Fortunately, the eye heals pretty quickly; just be sure to do what the doctor says. :hug:

[BlondieK143]

8. Thank you!

It hurts like a bitch doesn't it? lol I can actually handle the pain more than I can getting freaked out when I'm driving. And mine was from the extended wear contacts too! I'm glad I'm not the only one who has went through this. You just made me feel better. Thank you! :hug:

[Ganja Ninja]

9. Being sick sucks.

2 weeks ago I came down with Bell's Palsy. It's the first time I've ever had it. Like most people who get it I went to the emergency room thinking I was having a stroke. Basically the whole right side of my face is paralyzed. The first two weeks I was in terrible pain. I can only taste food on one side of my mouth. I have to put an ointment in my eye and wear a eye patch at night because it won't say closed and could dry out. Eating in a public place is out. I have to use my hand to push the food from my right cheek back to the center of my mouth so I can chew it. When I try to wash my face I have to manually hold my eye shut to keep out the soap. It's just a bitch all the way around. The good news is that I should recover completely in 3 to 6 months. :woohoo: :sarcasm:

[BlondieK143]

11. Oh wow.

I'm so sorry to hear that! I wish you a fast recovery! Do they know what caused it? Once again, I am soo sorry! :hug: Hopefully the next 3-6 months will fly by for you.

[Ganja Ninja]

19. They don't know the cause.

It's something that is semi-rare. Somewhere around 25 out of every 100,000 people will get it at some point in their life. There is a theory that a virus like a herpes virus is responsible but it's only a theory. I'm still checking with another doctor to make sure it isn't a problem with the lymph glands in my neck. Around 60% of the facial palsy's are Bell's Palsy. Presumably the rest are caused by either trauma to the facial nerve or an infection of some kind.

There are a lot of famous people that have it that may surprise you. Pierce Brosnan, George Clooney, Jean Chretien, Rick Savage (Def Leppard), Chris Walker (Superbike Racer), Ralph Nader (Famous Asshole), Jim Ross (WWF Commentator), Gordon Lightfoot.

Here's some more information on it, http://www.bellspalsy.org.uk/

PS: Get well yourself and take care of that eye.

[BlondieK143]

20. That's crazy.

I mean, not crazy per say, but I've never even heard of it before. I'm so sorry that you're having to go through it. I'll send prayers and good vibes your way! :hug:

And thank you!

[jonnyblitz]

10. i like glasses on people...i don't think they look dorky..

either that or i like dorky. :P you should see the ones i wear to read..hehehe

anyways best of luck during the healing process! :hug:

[BlondieK143]

13. Aww, thanks!

:D And come on, you KNOW you've got to take a pic of that now, right? hehe

And thank you! :hug:

[jonnyblitz]

17. actually i will take a pic of that..the next time i take pics...

:D

[BlondieK143]

18. Awesome!

You're my new favorite person! :)

[ghostsofgiants]

12. Oooouuuccccchhhhh!!!

That must suck. Here's hoping the drops work.

And dorky glasses = the only way to go.

[BlondieK143]

14. Thank you!

And suck, yes it does! :D I'm trying to be positive, at least I'm not going to die or anything. :shrug:

[ET Awful]

15. Bummer :(

I'm sending good eye-vibes your way :)

[BlondieK143]

16. Thanks!

I appreciate it! And pet the kitties for me! :)

[bluecrush]

22. Eye problems can be a concern

(I've had laser surgery in both eyes because of glaucoma and also take eye drops). Just keep those contacts out, take the drops and you'll be fine! Watch out for computer screen eye fatique too. :hi:

[BlondieK143]

24. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

And thank you! I definitely don't plan on putting those things in my eyes! :D I haven't lost it... completely anyway.

[Jara sang]

21. Dang Blondie. sorry.

:hug: Things will be OK, take care of yourself, get some rest, I would say try to relieve yourself from any stress. Relax until that thing passes.

[BlondieK143]

25. Thanks!!

I'll work on the stress thing, but that's not so easy ya know? :P

[GOPisEvil]

23. Hope you're better soon.

:hug:

[BlondieK143]

26. Thank you!

:hug: I appreciate it!

[In_The_Wind]

27. gee whiz Blondie ~ I know exactly how you feel

good luck

[BlondieK143]

28. Thank you!

I appreciate it. :D You know the saying "When it rains, it pours."

[In_The_Wind]

29. it does seem that way

[Brewman_Jax]

30. Oh, no!

I'm sorry to hear, :) but glad to hear that it's treatable :) You'll be back up and running in no time.

You can have some

[BlondieK143]

31. Thank you!

I appreciate it! :)

And you can keep the coffee, I'll stick with my Mountain Dew and water. lol

[Brewman_Jax]

32. That's right

you aren't a coffee fan. Work treating you well, as well as can be for work. :P

[BlondieK143]

33. Work's okay I suppose.

:) Pays the bills anyway.

How about you.. how's life?

[Brewman_Jax]

34. Back from the 16th century

spent the weekend at the RenFest; it was the final weekend. Had an excellent time. The weather was hot, but not rainy. Pics taken, to be developed. I'm such a nerd that my character is a nerd, Henry Prince, the Navigator. Good cousin to my brother's character, Sir William of Trent, henchman of the Sheriff of Nottingham.

[BlondieK143]

35. Nice!

Glad to hear you all had a great time and the wet weather stayed away! You know me, almost time to go. :hug: But have a wonderful day and I'll talk to you soon!

[Brewman_Jax]

36. Have fun

:hi: :hug: and get well soon! That hasn't changed the fact that there's...












No doughnut for you! :P

[jakefrep]

37. OUCH! Corneal ulcers suck!

Been there, done that. It hurts to do anything other than lay around in a dark room. You have my sympathy.