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Topic: Seeking LL Opthamologist in Philadelphia

Emmaleen0722
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Member # 9264

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Hello everyone,

In the past month, I have been suddenly plagued with blurriness and eye problems.

My opthamologist seems to feel that everything is ok, and has recommended .75 readers for my job using the computer.

However, nothing has changed at all.

I would feel much better to have a Lyme Literate eye doctor examine me.

Thanks for any possible referrals.

Posts: 22 | From Philadelphia, PA | Registered: May 2006 | IP: Logged |

hopingandpraying
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 9256

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Lyme disease can affect the eyes, as the bacteria like connective tissue. Are you being treated by a Lyme-literate doctor (LLMD)?

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pennsylvanialyme

Maybe they can help you.

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Robin123
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Member # 9197

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I went through the same thing, passed all the neuro-opthalmology tests.

Then my chiropractor suggested I try drinking mangosteen juice, and it worked immediately - cleared up all eye symptoms in 24 hours!

It's an anti-inflam juice found in healthfood stores and online. If you try it, go slowly, as it can be powerful. We're all different in how any treatment will affect us.

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Keebler
Honored Contributor (25K+ posts)
Member # 12673

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Do you also have any issues with balance? Other inner/middle ear issues? If so, the ears could be causing vision disturbances.

Happens a lot with lyme.

Robin123's suggestion for mangosteen is excellent. The very best antioxidants can make a world of difference.

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This holistic doctor's site and his book are also excellent - he is located near you, in Wilmington, DE. Not sure how LL he is but you might inquire after reviewing his work.

http://eyeadvisory.com/

Book & website: The Eye Care Revolution - by Robert Abel, Jr. M.D. (Ophthalmologist)

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Similar to mangosteen:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/115258?

ASTAXANTHIN - an antioxidant that has great promise for the eyes

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Be sure to avoid:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=029690;p=0

Excitotoxins; MSG; Aspartame; & "Natural" Flavors

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Google for the book - and search YouTube for:

YOGA FOR THE EYES - relaxing and strengthening routine
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Posts: 48021 | From Tree House | Registered: Jul 2007 | IP: Logged |

Keebler
Honored Contributor (25K+ posts)
Member # 12673

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Check the side effect for ALL Rx you may be taking. Many Rx cause blurry vision.

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http://www.vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorder/symptoms

Vestibular Symptoms - note that most go with lyme but can also be due to other causes.

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=065801

Topic: TINNITUS: Ringing Between The Ears; Vestibular, Balance, Hearing with compiled links - including HYPERACUSIS & SCD - Superior canal dehiscence

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GINGER can help if this might be inner ear related.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=ginger%2C%20nausea

PubMed search of medical abstracts:

ginger, nausea - 117 abstracts

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=ginger%2C%20vestibular

ginger, vestibular - 4 abstracts

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http://www.botanical-online.com/medicinalsgengibreangles.htm

Properties of Ginger (scroll all the way down)

http://oneearthherbs.squarespace.com/important-herbs/ginger-rootrhizome-zingiber-officinalis.html

GINGER ROOT - a chapter from ``The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook'' (Tillotson)

http://healthblog.ivlproducts.com/blog/healthyliving/ginger-natural-digestive-relief

Ginger: Natural Digestive Relief

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http://www.vitacost.com/productResults.aspx?previousText=Ginger+Root&Ns=P_SoldQuantity|1&showAll=true&Ntt=Ginger+Root&x=0&y=0&ntk=products&pgSz=23

GINGER ROOT Capsules
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