Comments on: Macular Degeneration

By: mschrief

mschrief — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 12:57:01 +0000

I was diagnosed 15 years ago with dry MacD. My vision is a bit less than the average person, but I still work/drive/ski/read.
Yep, you'll probably get it, but you can't let it mess your life up.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 02:02:14 +0000

Chris, I want to say, first of all, I am legally blind, it is a scary thing to go blind, but if you can get past the fear you will be doing well, I myself have been a fan of yours for almost 4 years, take care and good luck to your Mom.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:29:54 +0000

http://www.blindness.org

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 02:27:54 +0000

My dad has it too and is still seeing fine, etc. On my last eye exam (a month ago) everything was good.

By: sniesen

sniesen — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:38:31 +0000

Take heart. My father suffers from macular degeneration also. It's a slow process. He's nearly 80 and gets around fine.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 21:32:29 +0000

It's unfortunate, especially for those of us who prefer to feel that we have some CONTROL over our own lives, to have to deal with hereditary disorders. However, we quickly learn that there really IS no control over the genetic stuff. It doesn't help to get angry…it doesn't help to get depressed. What DOES help is informing yourself about the disorder and accepting the possibility that you MIGHT be next in line.
I have a genetic neurological disorder that I happened to pass along to all three of my children (beating the odds) because little was known about the disorder when I was a child…a teen…a young adult. Many people who have this disorder these days undergo genetic counseling and are urged to make choices about bringing children into the world based upon current information. However, looking back, if I'd had the chance to to be informed and make a decision…I still would have had all three! They're a joy I would not miss for the world. :)
So, inform yourself and talk to people who HAVE the disorder before making any life-altering decisions.
As far as your headaches go…try this: Feel for the indentations just below the bone and to the right and left of where your spinal column meets your skull. Place your thumbs in the indentations (simultaneously if possible) and apply steady, strong, pressure and hold for at least 20 seconds. Then pull your thumbs away, quickly releasing the pressure. Within a few minutes, you may notice that your headache has eased considerably, or has even disappeared entirely.
Best of everything to you…
Robin

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 20:08:34 +0000

…..And your children (If you choose to have any)