Dreading tomorrow
Options
janer1967
Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
Already getting nervous having an injection in my eye tomorrow and then every month for the next 5 months
I have had this done before while it is very quick it's just the thought of it not the most pleasant experience
I have had this done before while it is very quick it's just the thought of it not the most pleasant experience
Comments
-
Good luck with that @janer1967.
i know a lady who had a course of injections like that and they helped her a lot.“This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.”
― Dalai Lama XIV -
Thanks @leecal
-
@janer1967 good luck for tomorrow, hope all goes well!
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Thanks @poppy123456
-
Oh @janer1967 - I can imagine your trepidation, & I bet it's not a nice experience. My best wishes also, & let us all know how you are afterwards.
-
Will do @chiarieds if I can see that is
-
Best wishes I would find that really hard I hate anything to do with eyes but I’m sure they have your best interests in mind
-
@66Mustang thanks I'm sure they do
-
Not something to look forward too.
Do they numb the area first?
Had a cyst removed from the white of my eye once, but the thought of a needle in the eye without numbing first sounds horrific...best wishes...hope it all goes well. -
@Cress yes they put numbing drops in b4 it's just the horrific bit of seeing the needle approaching
-
I know when I had the cyst removed the nurse assisting asked if they'd need whatever the thing is that holds your eye open a d she said "no, it's ok...but whatever you do dont blink for thr next thirty seconds" of course if someone's coming at your eye with sharp things all you want to do is blink!
Definitely think this deserves you treating yourself after each one...at least I didnt have to worry a bout having it done again...
Take care -
Good luck @janer1967. Please let us know how it goes.Community Manager
Scope -
-
Really hope it goes okay today @janer1967, thinking of you.
Scope -
Thanks @Chloe_Scope
-
I hope it went okay @janer1967
Online Community Co-ordinator
Want to tell us about your experience on the online community? Talk to our chatbot and let us know.Concerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us. -
Hi all
It went as well as something like that could feeling a bit sore but I'm sure it will calm down over next few days
Thanks for all your kind words -
I'm glad it went okay @janer1967, best of luck with the next few days recovery
you've done fantastically, I still really dislike eye drops going in my eyes but what you've had to go through sounds much worse so well doneOnline Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Did you receive a helpful reply to your discussion? Fill out our feedback form and let us know about it. -
Thanks @Ross_Scope I have eye drops in everyday and still dont like them its even harder to out them in a blind eye they end up everywhere/
Feeling lots better today the pain has gone away, I have had so many procedures done on my eyes over the last few years but you dont get used to it, in fact knowing whats coming is probably worse
Oh well just another 4 injections to go but I will do anything to keep what little sight I have -
@janer1967 Well done you for getting through it. I'm funny with anything to do with my eyeballs and really admire you for being so blimmin' brave. Take it easy today and reward yourself with cake if possible.
Online Community Co-ordinator
Want to tell us about your experience on the online community? Talk to our chatbot and let us know.Concerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 13K Start here and say hello!
- 6.6K Coffee lounge
- 104 Games lounge
- 416 Cost of living
- 4.3K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 199 Community updates
- 9.3K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.6K Work and employment
- 776 Education
- 1.7K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 615 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 363 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 737 Transport and travel
- 31.5K Talk about money
- 4.3K Benefits and financial support
- 5.2K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 17K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 4.9K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.3K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 868 Chronic pain and pain management
- 180 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.2K Mental health and wellbeing
- 319 Sensory impairments
- 824 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions