ok - here's my problem...

[erastes]

Thanks to all of you who commentd on Chris Smith's post yesterday announcing I had something wrong with me.
Excuse typising as I'm pretty much doing this with my eyes shut.
Yesterday I suddenly developed double vision and more scarily it didn't wear off--i assumed it was a severe occular migraine but apparently nt.  Went down to Norwich hospital but the wait was four hours - not a problem if i've been alone, but Dad was getting himself into a state and was jumping up every ten minutes to harrass the receptionists, so there was no way we could wait for four hours. So we came home.
Anyway, thanks to my friend Hen doing some research it looks like its PROBABLY diabetes. I've susupected for a long time that I may have it but like many things I just stuck my head in a bucket and assumed that it was just managing itself or something. Doctor warned me ages ago (despite the fact that he didn't send me for diabetes tests) that my eyesight might one day be affected, so only myself to blame - 1. for ignroing him and 2. for getting so fat to trigger diabetes in the first place.

Anyway. I have an appointment with said doctor this afternoon where I will insist that he arranges diabetes tests. If it IS diabetes and not one of the other causes - then the nerves should repair themselves in a matter of months--so it's not as bad as I've been panicking about--hopefully. And hopefully they can give me an eyepatch to help me cope in the interim.
So that's that. Obvoiusly my major worry is not being able to get over to Dad's but I'll worry about that in a day or so when I've been diagnosed.
I did watch (or mostly listen to SHERLOCK and it was FAB FAB FAB. Not one thing can I say against it. Utterly fabulous. Charlie Cochrane just rang me (bless her - and thank you dear) and she tells me that Stephen Moffat wrote it, which explains its wonderfulness. That man KNOWS his audience.
Ok - that's it. won't be online as much as I'd like, for obvious reasons - or until I get an eyepatch (which i bloody bope they provide, or i'll have to buy one myself, and so 'em) but I'll update my LJ when I have news, and if anyone rings me i'll encouage them to pass the info on too. This is very scary indeed, but I'm trying to stay positive.

Comments

[changeling72.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed for a quick diagnosis. *big hug*

[karfraegh.livejournal.com]

Big hugs babe...

RJ X

[jenniferkoliver.livejournal.com]

I hope the diagnosis is quick and you can get things sorted. *squish*

[chris-smith-atr.livejournal.com]

Hey darling -- want me to ring you during my lunch break (circa noon)?

You be careful. And big mwahs.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

that would be great - ta!

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

Very scary indeed to be hit out of the blue by something like this.

One way of looking at it though is that if it is diabetes then it's easily treatable and you should be feeling ok fairly quickly.

Here's hoping that things go well this afternoon. Chin up!

[megleigh.livejournal.com]

I hope that you can get some answers quickly and that this is only a temporary problem. *hugs*

[alex-beecroft.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I'm so sorry. I've been away all weekend, so this is the first I've heard of this. My fingers are crossed that it does turn out to be something easily manageable and repairable. I've got to go out in 5 minutes but I will phone when I get back, if I can find where I put your number.

[ejab62.livejournal.com]

Will keep my fingers crossed...

[aunty_marion]

Oh, ick. *hugs* Well, if it is diabetes, at least you know there are treatments - but DO take care of your eyes, as that is one of the things I worry about myself - not that I have diabetes myself (yet...?), but my best friend has, and is now almost completely blind due to a) bleeds into the retina caused by the diabetes and b) having said bleeds lasered to cauterise them.

I've got an appointment with the doctor myself on Friday, theoretically to discuss HRT; I think he wants to take me off it, I want to stay on!

[mylodon.livejournal.com]

Big hugs - think positive!

[angelabenedetti.livejournal.com]

Yikes! :/ It could certainly be worse, diabetes is manageable, but best wishes anyway. [hugz]

Angie

[rwday.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to hear you're okay. I wasn't online at all this weekend so missed Chris's post. If it is diabetes, that's very manageable - my husband's had it for years and gets along just fine.

And I hope you do get an eyepatch. Not only should it help your vision, but you'll be all set for Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Take care, sweetie.

xxx

[gehayi.livejournal.com]

Hoping fiercely that this is temporary, easily fixable and NOT diabetes.

And I also hope you get an eyepatch so that you can see to read and chat.

Let us know as soon as you know something, please. *worriting*

[baritonejeff.livejournal.com]

Thinking about you, honey. You know that I know something about diabetes. Please don't hesitate if you want to talk about it, need any help or advice, etc.

((((hugs))))

[bunnytrouble.livejournal.com]

I will make you some fancy 'Gabrielle' style eyepatches whenever you want : )

[lexin.livejournal.com]

Oh, this sounds horrible - I hope you're better soon and that it's not diabetes and not something else dreadful, either.

[vashtan.livejournal.com]

Crap! Good luck!

[beckyblack]

Good luck at the doctor. Hope you get positive news!

[tiggothy.livejournal.com]

Best wishes, and hugs 'n' hopes for it being something (relatively) easy to treat. Even if it is diabetes, there's all kids of reasons that it can develop, so stop thinking you need to blame yourself!

[gweneiriol.livejournal.com]

*sends get well vibes your way*

Hope you get to go home soon!