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Creamy Chicken and Dumplings

Felt good enough to make a nice Sunday dinner.
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Merry Christmas

Wishing all you Mighties a Merry Christmas. Thank you for all you done for each of us!
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Headache

I am so very sick and tired of this headache!!!! I swear I have had it for a month now. Sometimes it get so bad I can hardly move and other times are like now…it just here bothering me. I take Topamax and that used to keep my migraines at bay but it just not working any more. My doc told me to find out what my insurance will cover so we can try something else. It is all very overwhelming. And I have to go to work. It is exhausting. Praise God for Rizatriptan. It gives me some break so I can at least get through my work day. How do y’all handle life during bad migraine times?
#Migraine #ChronicFatigue #ChronicPain #Depression #MentalHealth #Anxiety #ADHD #Sarcoidosis #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #HypothyroidismUnderactiveThyroidDisease

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My eyes are broken

I asked Meta AI if a narrowing optic chiasm can cause double vision. This is what it says:

Yes, a narrowing optic chiasm can potentially cause double vision, also known as diplopia. Here's why:

# Anatomy and Function

The optic chiasm is a critical structure in the brain where the optic nerves from both eyes cross. This crossing enables binocular vision and allows for depth perception.

# Effects of Narrowing

Narrowing of the optic chiasm can disrupt normal visual processing, leading to various symptoms, including:

1. *Double vision (diplopia)*: Images seen by each eye may not align properly, causing double vision.

2. *Visual field defects*: Loss of peripheral vision or blind spots.

3. *Blurred vision*: Distorted or blurry vision.

4. *Eye strain*: Fatigue or discomfort due to increased visual effort.

# Causes of Optic Chiasm Narrowing

Several conditions can cause optic chiasm narrowing, including:

1. *Pituitary tumors*: Benign or malignant growths pressing on the optic chiasm.

2. *Brain injuries*: Trauma or concussions affecting the optic chiasm.

3. *Infections*: Meningitis or encephalitis.

4. *Inflammatory conditions*: Multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis or optic neuritis.

5. *Genetic disorders*: Certain inherited conditions.

# Diagnosis and Treatment

If you're experiencing double vision or other visual symptoms, consult an ophthalmologist or neurologist. Diagnosis typically involves:

1. *Imaging tests*: MRI or CT scans to visualize the optic chiasm.

2. *Visual field testing*: Assessing peripheral vision.

3. *Neurological examination*: Evaluating brain function.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause, ranging from:

1. *Surgery*: Removing tumors or correcting anatomical issues.

2. *Medications*: Managing inflammation, infections or tumors.

3. *Rehabilitation*: Vision therapy or physical therapy.

Consult a medical professional for personalized advice and diagnosis.

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Little Christmas joys

A few Christmas scenes. My body was not going to allow for anything fancy this year.
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Finally an affirmation I really like!!!!! So many people just think I don’t try but really I do. And I know this. I know how much I have progressed. ❤️ #MentalHealth #Anxiety #ChronicFatigue #Depression #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #Sarcoidosis #ADHD #Migraine

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Sky just before sunrise

Pink sky and fog about 20 minutes before sunrise.
#Sky , # nature, #fog , #sunrise , #Asthma , #chronic pain, #Sarcoidosis , #spinal cord stimulator

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