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I had some up setting news today my husband got his results back from his diabetic eye check he has to have every year and he has develped retina.
I dont really know what else to say i am upset dont know hwy i typed it cause i typed nothing but i just needed to get it off my chest.
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Tina so sorry hear this im not familar what it means but as your upset obviously not good for him,hugs il pray it turns out less than told could be. melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Hi Tina,
Do you mean Diabetic Retinopathy?
Sorry to hear he has been diagnosed with this but if he has been having his annual eye checks it will have been caught in the early stages and can more than likely be prevented from getting any worse.
Could the two of you see your GP together so that it can be explained to you?
Love and hugs, Doreen xx
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Sorry to hear this, Tina - thinking of you both. Take care, Kathleen x
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Tina- if you mean Diabetic Retinopathy try not to be too upset. I started with this many years ago and it is kept well under control with laser treatment.. YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Sorry to hear this, Tina. I think the idea of visiting your GP together to have things explained is great.
Lots of love
Jeanxxxxx
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Sorry to hear this however they will look after him well. opthalmic Medicine has really
improved over the past few years
Rose x
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So sorry Tina, but definitely go and have a chat with hubby to the GP for more information and help.
Love,
A
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Sorry to hear this Tina, Hope he gets things under control. You both should go along for advice and support that's such a good idea. Thinking about you. Lorna x
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He found out from a letter you would have thought they would have made an appoinment not through post and they do say it only at its early stages but why cant they do something to stop it preventing so now you just in like limbo wondering when it going to spread i know it nothing life threating but it so frustrating cause one year he gets diabetic then he gets high blood presure then dan gets arthritis on top of the worry we already have with him then we get told he has a mental disabilty then i get this carpol tunnel then andy gets this where dose it end, is this old age now is this all what happens,
I know dont take me on i know i being silly.
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Hugs tina no not old age just some challenges that you need supporting with to find strength hugs melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Ooooh, stop right there, Tina, ..... you are NOT being silly at all!!! Life does seem to chuck a hell of a lot of stuff at us sometimes, and somehow we do weather the storms, though it really is b.... hard! but we are all here for you, hunni, so .................you have a good moan whenever you need to, we will all listen and care, even if we can't solve the issues for you. Take care, Love Lxx Always be aware that what you do might hurt others........and if it could, do nothing without careful consideration of the consequences
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Hi Tina, my husband was diagnosed with retinopathy at his last appt in April. He was told its early stages and can be kept in check, just like Julie M has said. I know its alot to take in what with other problems etc. but try not to stress too much, go and ask gp, they can help explain this to you. Its bad that he got told in a letter though!! Take care x BARBARA
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Aww bless you Tina, Try not to worry, easier said than done I know, do hang in there......I have minor changes in my eyes too and get kept closely monitored..Yes better to see GP for more info etc......hugs for you both, Much love Alison xxx
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Hi Tina
What a lovely response from Lylie - I couldn't agree more. My mum has had the diabetic reti thing for year Tina and has laser treatment like Julie M. She is now nearly 70 and her vision is fine with ordinary glasses like most people her age need to wear. Take care.
Julie
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Hello Tina,
This is a dreadful way to let people know that they have early Diabetic Retinopathy after their annual eye test. My son, who has been diabetic since he was 7 years old and is now 32, also had the same news via letter 2 years ago. he now has more regular checks and it has not deteriorated much more in that time. Lasar treatment can be given if/when necessary.
I would speak to the GP or optician about what this means for your husband.
Love Eleanor x
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Hi Tina,
I agree with Eleanor, it's a dreadful way to give a diagnosis!
You and your husband should see your GP together as soon as poss for a proper explanation and advice.
I must say though, reading these replies has reassured me that there is treatment for retinopathy if it occurs because my husband now has type 2 diabetes and that is one of the things I was worried about.
Sending my best wishes to your husband, and don't worry Tina, no-one minds you sounding off, you have had such a lot to cope with recently.
Love, Doreen xx
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Hi Tina
I'm sorry about your news, and the way you found out, but I hope you get some comfort from the posts on here.
Lyn
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