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Post by kevbob on Dec 10, 2005 18:07:27 GMT 1
\ Can anyone help...? HI, I have an eyeritis- Its a virus in my right eye. Without medical help-like using drops, my eye can go blurry, red, and eventually shut close. I want to figure out how to heal myself... I know I'm dependant now on these three different types of eye drops I'm taking. I'm angry at frustrated with the optomologists that I've been seeing. They always seem to know how to treat it, but to never cure. How can I use my mind, and what do I have to let go or resolve in my past??? Thanks to anyone that can help, Kevin
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Post by thais on Dec 12, 2005 19:01:04 GMT 1
Kevin
Iritis (eyeritis) is often related to auto-immune disorders, for instance rheumatoid arthritis or herpes. Has your optomologist advised you to have a check out with your doc? Might be a good idea.
Your right eye suggests issues with the practical things in life that you don't 'want to see'. Work perhaps?
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Post by Kevin on Dec 16, 2005 3:01:10 GMT 1
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I have herpes in my eye but knowhere else... I do not like getting up in the morning and going to work-its always been an issue for me. Maybe I do try to hide and surpress my feelings, hoping they will go away. Im very emotional, acted with my emotions most of my life. In this point in my life right now,... Im trying to change my emotional imaturity.
I want to get rid of this thing, and know it started with my negative thinking and outlook towards life. If theres anything you can suggest, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for the response.
Kevin
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Post by thais on Dec 19, 2005 0:10:19 GMT 1
Kevin
As the herpes zoster that causes the iritis is a sort of re-activation of the chickenpox virus, I'm expecting you to have had chickenpox as a child? Can you remember when and, if so, what were your feelings/emotions about it at the time...? Inflammation is always conflict transferred to the physical. You say you have great trouble getting up for work. Might be worth digging deep & finding out why.
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Post by kevbob on Dec 20, 2005 6:12:40 GMT 1
HI,
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I've had pox when I was younger.
Difficulty getting up for work...
I think its because of my issue with authority, or other.
I've actually gotten a lot better in the past two years, I've found new ways to look at things-especially my perception on to everyday life.
Writing to you helps a lot- its allowing me to express my emotions without judgment from another- I've found that so hard to do all my life, I still find it hard now.
You really making me think about the issue with work now...,thank you.
Im going to try hard, and think why thats a problem for me.
Take Care
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Post by Martin Brofman on Dec 20, 2005 20:48:43 GMT 1
I would agree about possible issues with authority / father. Closing the right eye means not seeing the male in your life. Lookat when this begin and how this makes sense to you.
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Post by damamajgtl on Feb 17, 2006 18:42:45 GMT 1
I woke this morning with with felt like something in my right eye. When I couldn't get it out, I went to the eye doc who called it iritis. Never heard of that so I searched and found this site. I'm under a lot of stress right now, have fibromyalgia, and am particularly upset over something my 26-yr-old son is doing. How interesting that I should find this info now. I'm going to try to deal with the emotional so that I can heal the physical... I've got a handle on the fibro, but never would have suspected the eye thing could be stress, too!! THANKS FOR BEING HERE!!
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Post by suzanne on Feb 20, 2006 2:12:16 GMT 1
Hi Kevin and all contributors to this thread!
I've only just found this thread, but it has given me the answer to one of my long-standing (but now extinct) problems!
For years, since I was a child, up until about 10 years ago, I suffered from herpes simplex (cold sores) around my right eye. This happened about 3 times per year, always coinciding with extreme stress, and although it could appear in an instant, it would put me out of action and circulation for about two weeks!
You would have to experience it to know how unpleasant it was - the conjunctivitis was bad enough - that feeling of grit in the eye and intense burning and soreness. But the misery of the weeping sores underneath the eye on swollen, inflamed, tissue was like a punishment. It made me feel ugly, dirty and worthless - untouchable like a leper. I dreaded the mornings, waking up with the eye firmly stuck together, crusty and painful.
It wasn't until I was 32 that a doctor I consulted about a particularly bad episode, in which the secondary infection was spreading down my face, told me it was herpes simplex. I also get cold sores around the right side of my mouth but I had never been told this was related. I once passed a woman in the street with the same eye affliction, but didn't have the courage to stop and speak to her, even though I really wanted to sit with her and discuss it. She is the only other person I have ever seen with this condition, probably because people usually hide themselves away in shame when they've got it, as I did. I didn't even know the condition had a name - I had thought it was one of my freakish traits, my own personal disease!
(Actually, that's how I feel about all of my illnesses, including the lung disease I have now. They never conform to standard patterns, doctors are always baffled and I come away feeling I'm the only one in the world to suffer this.)
I knew herpes simplex was related to chicken pox, but it was only when I read Thais's post linking it to the emotions felt when I had chicken pox did it all fall into place! I remember it was summer and my brother had been ill with chicken pox and we hadn't been able to go out. He was given the all-clear and we were all set to go somewhere when suddenly my mother looked at me and erupted with mixture of anger and frustration, directed accusingly at me. Our plans for the outing were suddenly dropped and it was my fault, but I couldn't understand what I had done wrong. What she had seen, but I didn't yet know, was that I was developing chicken pox too! She was livid with me, and when I realised that I had chicken pox I felt so guilty and ashamed that I was spoiling everyone's fun. I remember well the feeling of self-loathing.
I am right-handed but I am certain this is a mother issue. I haven't suffered this affliction since she passed on, 10 years ago, strangely enough.
I hope people can forgive me for being so self-indulgent, but I am learning so much about myself, and the act of reading and writing these posts is actually therapeutic. Thanks everyone for this thread and for listening.
Just in case it helps anyone, the only treatment I found helpful and soothing for the inflamed eye was calendula lotion in cooled, boiled water applied paying careful attention to hygiene.
Love and thanks to all,
Suzanne
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Post by queen8 on Feb 21, 2006 8:59:23 GMT 1
Dear Suzanne! You wrote "I hope people can forgive me for being so self-indulgent, but I am learning so much about myself, and the act of reading and writing these posts is actually therapeutic. Thanks everyone for this thread and for listening." I don't want to forgive you for doing what is good for you , I hope you keep going! And I hope we both find what we need and become more happy with ourselves, so we don't make excuses for being who we are! Love, Queen
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Post by suzanne on Feb 22, 2006 21:17:31 GMT 1
Thanks for that, Queen. It's reassuring to know that some people can tolerate my verbal (or literary) diarrhoea!
I'm intrigued by the fact that some people write very little then just take the suggestions and go off and explore them in the privacy of their own lives, but others, like us, prefer to express and explain all the details in journal form. Personally I like to read about people's experiences, even if their needs and symptoms are different from mine because I gain a lot of insights from reading them. I just hope mine are of use some of the time!
Love, light and laughter,
Suzanne
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Post by Leif on Nov 12, 2006 21:40:35 GMT 1
Hello, I was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and Eyeritis when I was born I am now 32. I was not able to move my eyes until I was about five years old. I had no control over the muscles in my eyes and my mother at the time tried everything the doctors advised mainly a steroid type eye drop. Nothing seemed to be working until one day she visited with a nutritionalist who put me on a very specific diet that worked with my blood type and the vitamins that I was lacking that were known to stimulate muscle growth. I was told this is what worked and very fast.
I am writing this for anyone who may have not only this problem but any other which diet may fix. Don't be to stubborn to try this out for yourself.
I am now having problems with my joints and am going back on the diet. I have not tried this on my own ever and I know it will be very hard. Once my eyes were better my mother started feeding me normal American type food so I do not remember being on this diet. I was not allowed to have dairy or wheat and only 10oz of meat a week for starters, This will be tough.
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Post by Maria on Nov 13, 2006 14:16:14 GMT 1
Hi Leif, I hope you find the answer you're looking for I suggest that instead of viewing the diet as tough...you think of it as an adventure! It's an opportunity to try new foods and ways of cooking that you haven't explored before. Just think of all the tastes and textures and aromas you've been missing out on all these years by following the "standard American diet." Good luck to you....keep us posted! Peace, Maria
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Post by A on Jul 19, 2007 3:42:09 GMT 1
As I began reading, a familiar sense rang true. When I came to this particular (vision thread) emotion came over of me. Once I could gather myself I read it again. Right then with an almost heavy relief I thought, "I'm not alone with this condition or feelings". I've been struggling greatly with this for four years. A day to day affliction that interferes with every aspect of life. The only temporary relief I've found has been Eastern like remedies(therapy) through a local nutritional corner, "Sunshine". Up to this point not one doctor(western therapy) Ive seen has been able to help at all really. Iritis (eyeritis) or herpes of the eye(s) has had an crippling affect (on a normal way of life function). It occurs in both my eyes, switching back and forth even from day to day. Anything that can lower my immune system (at all) affects if my eye(S) suffer from these(episodes). Your third paragraph was haunting it read as if my own thoughts. Just on an a round the clock basis. I'm taking copious amounts of supplements(vitamins) and eastern remedies. Which has given me a day or a week here an there of what i call "normal eye day(s)". When I read that it can also be linked to having chicken pox and the emotional state of being during. I started to try an remember how I was feeling when I had them at (17yrs). All the sudden I remembered being overwhelmed with shattering emotion. Just before breaking out with chic-pox I'd become pregnant. This had sent my high school sweetheart an I into to a young panic of what to do. I'd finally agreed to a (moral shattering) decision. Chicken-pox sent my body into miscarriage. Saving me from having to follow through on the (fix). Still I know that experience probably still brings great pain. In 2003 my marriage(love) of 10yrs died. Breaking my mind & soul traumatically. 7(months) later I started having an eye episode varying 1(x) a month (or week). Between then and now its been as often as daily for periods up to 11 months. This last 2(yrs) my ability to keep work or personal requirements, (dependability) due to my complete (or impossible) lack of handle on my eye afflictions. I'm grateful, open and trying to heal from all the emotional stress. As well with my part of the deal physically. Though currently I'm pretty tired and frustrated. After all this LONG message, I wanted to thank you for your words. They truly helped me feel a little less isolated and freakish. If there is any other information or suggestions I'd like to hear them. Thank you, A Hi Kevin and all contributors to this thread! I've only just found this thread, but it has given me the answer to one of my long-standing (but now extinct) problems! For years, since I was a child, up until about 10 years ago, I suffered from herpes simplex (cold sores) around my right eye. This happened about 3 times per year, always coinciding with extreme stress, and although it could appear in an instant, it would put me out of action and circulation for about two weeks! You would have to experience it to know how unpleasant it was - the conjunctivitis was bad enough - that feeling of grit in the eye and intense burning and soreness. But the misery of the weeping sores underneath the eye on swollen, inflamed, tissue was like a punishment. It made me feel ugly, dirty and worthless - untouchable like a leper. I dreaded the mornings, waking up with the eye firmly stuck together, crusty and painful [/i]. It wasn't until I was 32 that a doctor I consulted about a particularly bad episode, in which the secondary infection was spreading down my face, told me it was herpes simplex. I also get cold sores around the right side of my mouth but I had never been told this was related. I once passed a woman in the street with the same eye affliction, but didn't have the courage to stop and speak to her, even though I really wanted to sit with her and discuss it. She is the only other person I have ever seen with this condition, probably because people usually hide themselves away in shame when they've got it, as I did. I didn't even know the condition had a name - I had thought it was one of my freakish traits, my own personal disease! (Actually, that's how I feel about all of my illnesses, including the lung disease I have now. They never conform to standard patterns, doctors are always baffled and I come away feeling I'm the only one in the world to suffer this.) I knew herpes simplex was related to chicken pox, but it was only when I read Thais's post linking it to the emotions felt when I had chicken pox did it all fall into place! I remember it was summer and my brother had been ill with chicken pox and we hadn't been able to go out. He was given the all-clear and we were all set to go somewhere when suddenly my mother looked at me and erupted with mixture of anger and frustration, directed accusingly at me. Our plans for the outing were suddenly dropped and it was my fault, but I couldn't understand what I had done wrong. What she had seen, but I didn't yet know, was that I was developing chicken pox too! She was livid with me, and when I realised that I had chicken pox I felt so guilty and ashamed that I was spoiling everyone's fun. I remember well the feeling of self-loathing. I am right-handed but I am certain this is a mother issue. I haven't suffered this affliction since she passed on, 10 years ago, strangely enough. I hope people can forgive me for being so self-indulgent, but I am learning so much about myself, and the act of reading and writing these posts is actually therapeutic. Thanks everyone for this thread and for listening. Just in case it helps anyone, the only treatment I found helpful and soothing for the inflamed eye was calendula lotion in cooled, boiled water applied paying careful attention to hygiene. Love and thanks to all, Suzanne [/quote]
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Post by Martin Brofman on Jul 19, 2007 11:27:06 GMT 1
We can understand how it has been hurting you to look at events in your life - and now, it may just be time to accept where you are and make a decision to move on, so that you can create the rest of your life as you decide.
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Post by Suzanne on Jul 20, 2007 0:05:47 GMT 1
To "A" Guest
It's heartening to know that my post was of use to you. Yes, it really helps to know that other people go through similar experiences, doesn't it? And we learn from each other, as I have from you.
You might find the thread called "Cold Sores", currently on page 3 of the Healer's Message Board, of some use to you too.
Love and Light
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