Eyes :: Disadvantages Of Contact Lens
I am bored with my spectacles, and planning to get contact lens, i know its advantages but don't know its disadvantages.
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Can someone please help me what are the disadvantages of using contact lenses?
Cataract :: Deciding To Have Toric Lens Removed
I have a complicated history. February 2013 my retina detached right eye. I had a vitrectomy and a lot of laser in left eye. The following January (2013) I had cataract removed and a toric lens implanted. Having always been a high myope with a lot of astigmatism it was a miracle. Only real problem was the disparity between my eyes and need to always have contact in left eye if awake. WIthin 5 weeks I had developed posterior capsular opacification. After the YAG I could see for a couple of days clearly again and then vision started declining again. I developed an epiretinal membrane and macular hole so I got to experience another vitrectomy in September of 2013. Since then my vision has declined. Multiple attempts at contacts have been frustrating. My dry eye makes soft contacts very unstable throughout the day and at times the vision with the soft is worse than without it. Multiple RGP's have been attempted. I wear and RGP in my left eye. Glasses have been tried but I must wear contact in left eye because the difference between eyes is too great. Unfortunately glasses don't work great because even that subtle difference of one eye corrected in front and one on eye makes my brain wacky. So my options are according to doctor "live with suboptimal vision or be willing to take a risk." PRK was mentioned but favorite option is to remove lens and have plane lens put in front of capsule then have vision corrected with RGP's. I am nervous about this with my history of scarring and retinal damage. Has anyone experienced this. I can be corrected to 20/20 in the eye.
View 1 RepliesHerpes :: No Sexual Contact For 5 Years?
The last time I had sexual contact with anyone was almost 5 years ago. however, a year ago I noticed an ulcer behind the inner labia in my vaginal area. It was only mildly painful for a few days then stopped hurting at all. I had half of a prescription of Valtrex from a bout of shingles I had before and because my first fear was herpes (because my ex had been unfaithful, apparently several times) I took them to see if it would heal after taking them. It did not and has stayed the same for this last year. About 4 months ago I got a second one slightly above the first that started the same way. I never see any blisters or anything, there is just suddenly an ulcer there. Again it was painful for a couple of days, then it stopped hurting but does not heal. I now have a third one at the top of my vaginal area that has just shown up and is again slightly painful but not unbearable. I am scared to death it's herpes and fear being told that. I know it's not the end of the world but it feels like it. I have done tons of research though and cannot find anything on herpes ulcers lasting as long as these have. Has anyone ever had an experience like this and it have been herpes or something else?
View 1 RepliesMolluscum Contagiosum :: Contracted Through Sexual Contact
Hello, Sorry for the long message but the background is important, please read.
I am 28 years old living and working abroad in Europe. Since September I've been traveling to many different cities, staying in hostels, hotels, AirBNB's and living/sharing 2 different apartments with people I don't know for extended periods. Have been always on the go, trying to save money on food etc... So it's possible I haven't been eating right as well.
Almost 2.5 months ago I had protected sex with a girl (condom broke and pulled out quick). 8 days after having sex I noticed some small bumps on the base of my penis that looked like Molluscum Contagiosum (It could have been there before the 8 days as well). The doctor said it could be anything but when it stuck around for a week or so later I figured that it couldn't be nothing so I decided to do some research and it seemed to look like Molluscum. I popped them and now it seems to have come back in the same spot (no more, no less - maybe 1 or 2 less but I can't tell)
I read online that he incubation period of Molluscum is 2 weeks to 6 months usually appearing between 2-7 weeks. So...
Here are my questions:
1. Can I rule out that the Molluscum was contracted through sexual contact with this girl after noticing it 1 week after sexual contact?
2. Could it be possible that I contracted Molluscum on my PENIS from another source???
3. Should I be worried that this could possibly be linked to HIV from sexual contact with this girl?
Swollen And Burning Tongue - Contact Dermatitis Around Mouth
My doctor doesn't seem to have a clue what is wrong and has given me antibiotic cream, steroid cream and now antifungal tablets nothing seems to improve. This has been going on for over 3 months and there has been no change.
View 3 RepliesCorneal Ulcer Due To Contact Lenses - Blurry Vision
I got a corneal ulcer around 1 month ago due to contact lenses. The bacteria was pseudomonas, they told me its very dangerous because it releases enzymes that melt the cornea. It all started one night when I felt like something was in my eye and it hurt like crazy. I didn't get any sleep and in the morning I went to the hospital. They started me on vigamox every 30mins. I saw them the next day and said it antibiotic wasn't effective, so I was on tobramycin and another one(forgot the name) for the first week I went to the hospital everyday. After that every 2days. They said there was a 5%melt of my cornea and I might have permanent blurred vision. It's been a month now, the ulcer is gone but as expended it left a scar. My vision is blurry but the doctor said considering the size and place of the scar(middle of my line of vision) my vision is pretty good. Has anyone experienced this before? I'm not on steroids, should I be? I'm just on artificial tears now. Will my vision get better? My next appointment is next week so I will ask them what my options are with my vision.
View 1 RepliesFluoxetine :: Having A Blue Day
I'm about 6 wks on flu now and had at last a few good days this week, less nausea brighter mood, more energy -very welcome feeling.
Think having a blip today as feeling very sad and cried for first time in a while. I'm sure it's just a random 'not so good' day as a few tests over the last week have meant hospital visits, not eating before hand, taking meds different times and long days. So i'm trying to take it on the chin and hope tomorrow is better.
Penis Glans Getting Blue
My penis glans getting blue what is the reasons.
View 1 RepliesPenis :: Has Blue Balls
A few nights ago I was fooling around with my girlfriend and I had a normal, fully-erect hard on. But by the time she had her hands on it, it wasn't a full erection anymore (that's not the problem though). She was masturbating me for a while but I got an emergency call and had to leave. Next hour my balls started hurting, but I know I had blue balls and it was perfectly fine the next morning.
However ever since that night I cannot get a full erection. It gets hard, but still feels a bit soft, not like it used to be. I feel not much sensation when masturbating and when I ejaculate, there is no orgasm. Also my penis, when not hard, feels a lot softer than it normally is (it's usually firmer, but now it's just really soft). There is also a red mark on the glans that's painful to the touch, it's been getting better the last few nights but not completely healed yet.
BTW I'm 17 and uncircumcised, live a healthy lifestyle with physical activities on a weekly basis and a healthy diet. No alcohol or drugs.
Orlistat :: Taken The First Blue Pill
Okay so I've finally plucked up the courage to take my first blue pill (after nearly 3 weeks of putting it off and many meals out wit friends later)
I just wondered if anyone had any examples of meal plans and what they've been eating just so I can start off on the right food and avoid any accidents early on which I'm sure will put me off completely.
Citalopram :: Anxiety Out Of The Blue
My anxiety had seemed to have kicked in again out of the blue ! am currently taking 20 mg and have been taking this dosage since dec9/14, started out on 10 mg which eventually seemed to reach a plateau hence the 20 mg dosage. this week past was that time of the month for me and is ordinarily a rough go without the cit. The past 2 days have been really rough with what seems to be anxiety kicking up , almost to the point if there was a way to climb out of my body i would. Doing all i can to keep busy along with walking 5 km a day, Up until my period things seemed to be good... not sure what is going on! my doctor didn't seem to want to address it and i'm not sure why, now it seems i'm gonna have to go back again.
View 24 RepliesHuman Papillomavirus :: Hand To Genital Contact? Genital Warts Risk
I was with a women who clearly had genital warts. When she pulled her underwear down they were visible and she then covered them with her hand. I told her I couldn't have sex with her and she became angry and grabbed my penis with the same hand she had just touched her warts with. I washed myself with soap and hot water afterwards.
View 2 RepliesImmune Disorders :: Contact With Immune Suppressed Person Safe?
I had a shingles shot today. Adult daughter is immune suppressed (non-HIV) and has IGG infusions every 21 days. Is it safe to have contact with her and her family?
View 1 RepliesPurple / Grey / Blue Fingernails ?
A few days ago i went a jog then took my dog a walk. It was raining the full time. I came back and sat for 10 minutes before changing out of my wet clothes. I noticed my fingernails went blue/grey on and off for about 10 minutes.I took ages to heat up too which is unusual for me.Last night the were more of a purple colour and quite sore/tingly at times feeling like it would feel if i tied something around my finger. Tonight they are normal colour, slightly purple at times on some nails (when you look closely for a while) and dull achy pain on my fingernails every little while. I have social anxiety so cant go to doctors.Just wondering what people think it could be.For a few days before it happens i had been feeling dizzy so i really think it is just anemia but does this sound normal if it was that? There are no medical conditions at all in my family.
View 1 RepliesAnxiety :: Hot And Cold Waves Out Of The Blue?
My anxiety is much better, I hope everyone else has been feeling better...
But I still get really hot or cold heat or cold waves and it's just the worst.
Women :: Can Lack Of Sex Cause Pain? Blue Balls?
can females suffer from a form of "blue balls". can lack of sex cause physical pain?
View 1 RepliesClitoris Puffy Blue And Black After Fingering
im not sure what to go its very puffy pink. black and blue and it keeps getting bigger it hurts to walk. my boyfriend sucked too hard and made it puffy it's happened before but it wasn't black and blue and it went away overnight. but this time he fingered me after it and it kinda felt like something popped. so i had him stop,and now im not sure what to do i don't want to go to school walking funny. im 15 and he's 17
View 14 RepliesPost-op Circumcision,penis Is All Black And Blue
i just got circumcised on monday, it sucks as of right now. I'm all inflamed and my penis is all black and blue, it hurts and is very traumatizing. but when will i be able to masturbate? and now i am reading that masturbating is awful after this surgery.
View 2 RepliesOrlistat :: Advice On Starting Blue Pills
I went to the docs tonight as i have gained nearly 5 stone in the space of a year all down to a different tablet I was taking for depression. I had to beg the doctor to give me these and he basically told me that they would just give me an upset tummy and that they would not help me to lose weight. I nearly cried when I got on the scales and discovered that I am over 90kilos. I have always been slim even after having 3 children, this time last year I was 9.7 stones. I have read lots of advice on this forum and am going to start a 3 day low fat diet before I start taking the tabs. I hope this will help me not get some of the side affects. Can anyone tell me what a 5g breakfast looks like really not sure on what foods are best to eat at each meal time.
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