My new retinoschisis medication makes it harder for me to stay hydrated, and it seems to have worsened my tinnitus. Otherwise I’ve been doing OK with it. My eyes at least feel stronger. That is, I’ve had fewer bleary-eyed days since the medication switch. At my eye doctor’s appointment this week, photographs of my retinas revealed no improvement, but also no worsening. I’ll take that as a win.
I went in for routine bloodwork recently. The lab took five (!) vials of blood. The test results were mostly good, but my vitamin D levels are lower than recommended, and there was another minor anomaly that I should probably talk to my doctor about that. However, first I have to go get more blood drawn, because the lab apparently screwed up and didn’t run one of the panels. And of course it will require 12 hour fasting. Ugh.
I got another bill from the hospital this week. It said that I’d better pay up or the hospital will send the bill to collections. Geez, would they just get on with it already! I told them I wasn’t going to pay. They’re just wasting paper every time they send me a bill. Meanwhile, sort of ironically, the effects of the cortisone shot have now worn off. I’m back to limping. And to think it’s because I sprained my knee playing basketball in gym class back when I was in middle school. Funny how such a small thing can stay with you all your life and turn into a big problem over time.
Five vials is a lot! I’m glad your eyes have stabilized, but I’m sorry you’re having negative side effects from the meds.