Eye Infection
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I have had a problem with an eye infection in one eye which spread to the other.
I phoned my consultant at 9.10 am on Tuesday seeking advice re my eyes. I spoke to his secretary who said she would contact him A.S.A.P. Within 20 minutes she phoned back with an emergency appointment with my consultant that afternoon at 1.30 (first appointment of the day). She also assured me of an immediate back up consultation with the ophthalmic specialist if that was necessary.
With all this backup I instantly relaxed and was able to be a bit light-hearted. Whatever happened by the end of the day I would be sorted.
I prepared for an overnight stay in hospital but in the end after a thorough examination there was no observable danger to eyesight and the medication for the infection was approved.
Excellent service. For anyone starting treatment I can only say that in my experience from the first day of tx you are given VIP treatment. Also, do not hesitate going direct to the specialist immediately for anything that concerns you. It is what they tell you to do at the start of treatment.
Along with this stressor there has been the continuing battle to get satisfaction from Portman. Stress on treatment is to be avoided at all costs. It has a massive effect physically and mentally and I am certain can affect treatment adversely.
Stress can cause paranoia and obsessional thinking, symptoms confirmed by my nurse when I explained I was worried by my mental state.
“But you are only like this when you are under stress” she wisely pointed out.
It`s true. When left alone I can do this treatment – but when the bastards are trying to grind you down it is almost impossible.
I would recommend combo therapy to the secret service for interrogation purposes. After 6 weeks of this treatment you would confess anything under duress just to have it stopped.
I have had a problem with an eye infection in one eye which spread to the other.
I phoned my consultant at 9.10 am on Tuesday seeking advice re my eyes. I spoke to his secretary who said she would contact him A.S.A.P. Within 20 minutes she phoned back with an emergency appointment with my consultant that afternoon at 1.30 (first appointment of the day). She also assured me of an immediate back up consultation with the ophthalmic specialist if that was necessary.
With all this backup I instantly relaxed and was able to be a bit light-hearted. Whatever happened by the end of the day I would be sorted.
I prepared for an overnight stay in hospital but in the end after a thorough examination there was no observable danger to eyesight and the medication for the infection was approved.
Excellent service. For anyone starting treatment I can only say that in my experience from the first day of tx you are given VIP treatment. Also, do not hesitate going direct to the specialist immediately for anything that concerns you. It is what they tell you to do at the start of treatment.
Along with this stressor there has been the continuing battle to get satisfaction from Portman. Stress on treatment is to be avoided at all costs. It has a massive effect physically and mentally and I am certain can affect treatment adversely.
Stress can cause paranoia and obsessional thinking, symptoms confirmed by my nurse when I explained I was worried by my mental state.
“But you are only like this when you are under stress” she wisely pointed out.
It`s true. When left alone I can do this treatment – but when the bastards are trying to grind you down it is almost impossible.
I would recommend combo therapy to the secret service for interrogation purposes. After 6 weeks of this treatment you would confess anything under duress just to have it stopped.
posted by Paul | 2:27 PM
1 Comments:
Hi Paul - just picking up on your comments about eyesight.
Over the last 2 years, my eyesight has deteriorated noticeably. I have regular problems with 'itchy eyes', burst blood vessels in eyes etc. Not to mention 3 different prescriptions for glasses.
I wonder if this is another one of the Hep C symptoms which we're told don't exist.
I know what you mean about wanting a peaceful life - it just seems that in the modern world, everyone wants a piece of you. Oh for a warm island in the middle of the Pacific with Tesco home delivery, a friendly local cricket team and live broadcasts of Derby County matches ... on second thoughts, maybe the latter would be just too stressful ..
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