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The appointment went great

Transportation was seamless. Got us there about a half hour early. We took the elevator to the 3rd floor and the receptionist asked how she could help me. I said "hi, I have a date with the octopus at 230" and she said we needed to go down to the 2nd floor. So we went down and there was just an elderly lady sitting behind desk. She had a mostly shaved head except for a dark blue poof of hair. She was very nice.

We sat and waited to be called back for the test. While I waited my neuro-ophthalmologists nurse walked down the hall and stopped when she saw us. She smiled from ear to ear and said oh HI Nox and pauley! So we chatted for a few minutes. I mentioned I'm concerned about the exotropia being the cause of my migraine and she said it's very likely. It was nice to see her.

Then we got called back. Now I need to point out id been there for testing over 7 years ago. The doc who took me back was the same as the last time. She took one look at me and said "I remember you!' and she was really nice. We talked about how just over a week ago I was diagnosed with exotropia and how I'm seeing the surgeon next month.

The test was easy. Stare at the dot, click every time I see a dot of light on the sides. I think I did pretty well. I'll find out soon. I experienced some monocular diplopia with my right eye.

When we were done I called my insurance company to activate the will call. They ordered a Lyft and it only took 5 minutes. The drive home was crazy cuz traffic sucks. But as soon as I got home I made a sandwich cuz I hadn't eaten yet. Whoops

I'm really craving coffee. Oh! The company I get my coffee from launched their 4 spring flavors today and they're having a 24 hour 25 percent off sale. I checked them out and got excited about the French vanilla lavender flavor coffee so I ordered a bag. After delivery fee and discount it was $16.16 for a 12 oz bag. The sale is good on everything they sell.

Today has been a pretty good day so far. Pauley just put on the electric kettle so I can make a bottle of IQ Joe. I'm gonna order some cappuccino powder tonight.

#eyehealth #exotropia #coffeeadventures

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Getting ready

We're getting picked up at 115pm so I'm gonna shower at noon. We don't know how long the appointment will be so I've got will call for transportation. This should be relatively easy unless my double vision makes it hard. Fingers crossed. Wish me luck.

#eyehealth #Strabismus #exotropia

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Specialists... Or "I'm talking to other humans today"

I called a new GI doctor today and scheduled an appointment. Then I called my opthalmologist and scheduled with them too. Then I called a rheumatologist but I can't schedule an appointment without a referral so I had to call my PCP and get that done. I'm still waiting. Then I called my psych doctor to set up an appointment for tomorrow morning. I already have an appointment with my dermatologist and my neurologist. In the next 2 months I'm gonna be busy with taking care of my health. I'm being very responsible. Weeeeee

#CheckInWithMe #PsoriaticArthritis #Migraine #Osteoarthritis #Depression #Psoriasis #eyehealth #CrohnsDisease

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Neuro-ophthalmogist - which tests he can do for pain in the eyes, blurry vision, tunnel vision? Devics Disease maybe?

I have problems with spine but I also have a symptoms of multiple sclerosis. It wasn’t confirmed because I don’t have lesions on my brain. Neurosurgeon told me I have strange looking spinal cord but non of doctors told me the details. I ware eyeglasses but in last 2 years my vision gets blurry, I had pain in my right eye, I have tunnel vision. I don’t have glaucoma. My neuro - ophthalmologist will admit me to hospital for several test. Does anyone have any suggestions, personal experience? #VisionLoss #eyehealth #MultipleSclerosis #ChronicPain #PinchedNerve #Disability #DevicsDisease

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Finally going to the eye doctor #eyehealth #Selflove #selfca

I've been wrestling with my eyes for a while. I have been taking my glasses off to read or do computer work, and it's making my close-up vision worse. I also have an angle between my eyes, which was operated on when I was young, but I still have it (it's just not 45 degrees like it was when I was a kid - I saw out of one eye at a time, and I thought that was normal). So I can't just look out of the bottom of my bifocals (because nose). So do I need surgery again? Because the angle is getting worse again. Do I need 2 pairs of glasses, like distance vision and readers? What do I do about computer work? I've been putting this off for a while, but tomorrow I'm going to my ophthalmologist, gathering my courage, and laying it all out for her. And hopefully I'll leave with a plan for a solution. Good thoughts appreciated!
#CheerMeOn

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