Hi,
I'm very concerned about my mother's remaining eyesight because she has no vision in her left eye (for the past 25 years)being stricken with glaucoma and her right vision is starting to have area's of cloudiness that vary throughout the day. The opthamologist has not found anything. Last year the bulletin board helped tremendously with her osteoporosis problem. The following is some information about her.
Daily meds:
Thyroid med a.m.
Blood pressure med a.m.
Eye drops for glaucoma
Multiple vitamin, calcium, vitamin C
Nexium for stomach acid because of previous ulcer condition
Weekly: Actinol – to prevent bone loss
Some of her history is as follows:
Currently 80 years old
Has glaucoma for the past 25 years – eyesight lost in one eye
Thyroid – radioactive drink about 15 years ago
High blood pressure since about 15 years ago
Gastric ulcer about 4 years ago – treated with antibiotic – Nexium taken for acid
Smoked cigarettes until 4 years ago
Always a very worrisome person / feels sick and sympathetic when listening to other peoples ailments & gloom.
Mother died at 82 – diabetic (adult onset)
Father died at 84 – anesthesia from cataract surgery
Loved her parents, sister & brother. She’s the oldest. Some sibling rivalry but lots of love.
Was a homemaker with an alcoholic husband, 3 children – nervous breakdown in early 40’s/ husband died when she was 48 years old. Took care of grandchildren for income.
Family affected by stress & digestive ailments
She’s always been nervous, nervous stomach, acid indigestion causing weakness
Craves rye bread w/butter, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peas, carrots, chocolate, cookies, ice cream , soft foods
Ideal meal, rye bread/butter & cup of coffee
Hates fruit
Allergy to lobster/shrimp – upset stomach
Not very thirsty, likes coffee, milk not water
Energy is good . Usually takes a few naps.
Prefers to sleep on left side
Energy drained during hot humid weather. Must have air conditioner on. Do not like cold either. Warm, dry the best
Difficult coping with no energy, pain & not being able to do things.
Confident when all dressed up, hair styled, feeling good. Self conscious when not looking & feeling good.
Fear of thunderstorms and death
Would like to be able to change health.
Watch TV to relax, loves her children and grandchildren
She lives by herself and family members visit daily.
3 years ago complained of achey bones, not being able to get up if down.
Doctor said it was arthritis. Diagnosed from xray & blood test as the osteoporosis because the pain became unbearable. The Bulletin Board recommended calc p, mag p, and kali p. She is currently pain free.

I would truly appreciate any suggestions about her cloudy vision.

Best regards,
Sue K

[ 03. April 2003, 05:14: Message edited by: Sue K ]

Let's hear it for the Bulletin Board!!!

Okay, enough of that. Let's stick with the cell salts; the #1 remedy for senile cataract is
Calcarea fluorica. So, if you remember how you gave your mother the calc-phos., the calc-f. would be the same way.

I'm open to hearing other suggestions.

Snoopy

Yes, a round of applause for the Bulletin Board!!!
I'll try the cal-fl and see how this works.

Thanks so much,
Sue K

Sue, from what I've read in the past, it may take a while for cataract to resolve; in other words, don't give up after a week or 2; you might be looking at a month or more; just remember to stop the remedy if at any time she gets worse.

Snoopy

Hi Sue

Risedronate (Actonel) can cause blurred vision.

Check this out with her doctor as she could be suffering from this listed side -effect.

Very observant, Hoppitt!

Snoopy

Hi,
We'll make an appointment with her physician about this side effect. Another thing that I forgot to mention is that she sometimes has weak bladder control. She said that this has been happening for a couple of years. Is this part of aging or can it be treated?

Thanks so much,
Sue K

Dear Sue,

You can try Equisetum tincture (Horsetail grass)
for the incontinence. 5 drops in 2 oz. of water three times a day. It's listed in the repertory under, Bladder: urination, involuntary, elderly, in. It's not the only remedy listed but probably the only remedy that can be used in tincture, which is preferable if you're going to be giving a remedy for senile cataract. (By the way,
"senile" just means "old-age".)

As always, if the Equisetum doesn't agree with her or makes her worse, stop giving it. Otherwise, give it at least 2 weeks to make a difference.

Snoopy

Hi,
My mother went to the primary care physician. They did an ultrasound to check pressure & blockages and it came out fine. The doctor didn't find this as a side effect of Actinol. She continues to take the Calc fl 6x tissue salts 3 times a day. There has been some improvement. It's worse when she wakes up. The shading primarily covers from the nose to the top part of the eye. It lessens and worsens in size and intensity depending on the room light or if she moves around fast. Sometimes when she closes her eye it is lavender to puple in color. Should she continue with the same remedy? She been taking this for 2 weeks so far.

Thanks so much,
Sue K

Dear Sue,

If you say there's been some improvement after 2 weeks, this is all we need to know. This is good news. I've heard up to 6 months to get rid of cataracts; so I think this is a good start. Again, as long as she's not getting worse, then I would continue. If there's no further improvement in 2 weeks, you could move up to a 6C; it might be that a higher potency is needed. I would change potencies before changing remedies.

Bye for now,
Snoopy