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Marfans Allen !!kczIJ2wJyBJ
Alright. i have marfans syndrome. i've lived with it for a long time, and one issue is glaucoma and or sight loss. lately i have noticed ALOT of vision issues, lines in my eyes etc. and general issues. i was wondering what You guys'es opinion is on what to do.
>> Anonymous
See your optometrist.
>> Allen !!kczIJ2wJyBJ
I have done this. they see nothing wrong. and i just had a glasses change 3 months ago:(
>> Anonymous
go to a competent doctor and have them refer you to a specialist
>> Anonymous
my opinion is don't come here for medical advice.

see your md, and try and get a referral to an opthamologist. otherwise, die.
>> Allen !!kczIJ2wJyBJ
Okay. will do.
>> Anonymous
if icould be so ignorant, but what is marfans syndrome?
>> Anonymous
eat carrots. lots of them. make sure to take your daily recommended dosage of vitamins, if not a bit more of C and B.

Take fish oil too.

Who knows, may help.
>> Allen !!kczIJ2wJyBJ
>>36912
Ah.
I give you linkage
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/mar/mar_whatis.html
>> Anonymous
>>36924
tl;dr all of it.

Connective Tissue = Calcium + Potassium supplements.

B12 is still a good option.
>> Anonymous
i have ehlers danlos syndrome (which is very similar to marfans), with crossover symptoms of marfans as well... it sucks, i had the fucked up chest, two corrective surgeries and such.

as far as vision goes, dont see an optometrist, see an ophthalmologists. optometrists are only good for checking prescriptions on glasses and noting normal problems. an ophthalmologist is a doctor who can diagnose and help treat real eye problems not related to glasses.

i hope that is a helpful start. if you have any general questions, ill try to answer them
>> Anonymous
>>36912
Carrots are a myth! Spinach and blueberries are TONS better.

The myth that carrots were good for your eyes was disinformation spread in WW2 to confuse the nazis.
>> Anonymous
Cannabis has been proved to help patients with glaucoma, since glaucoma is mostly pressure in the eye and Cannabis removes the pressure.
I might sound like a dopefag but cannabis isn't just a "bad" thing, it has been used as medication for longer than you might think.
>> Anonymous
>>37145
There was a Penn & Teller: Bullshit! show about Cannabis. There are a few guys in the USA who get Cannabis from the government to treat their illnesses. One of them was a broker who has bone tumors or something like that. Was kind of funny to see him in front of the white house smoking his joint. :)
>> Anonymous
>>37148
You should check this out, since this is /fit/:
http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/medical-marijuana.shtml

Relief of muscle spasms

Relief of chronic pain

Reduction in interlobular pressure inside the eye

Suppression of nausea

>Weight loss - increase and restore metabolism

AIDS - Marijuana can reduce the nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting from the condition itself and the medications as well.

>Glaucoma - Marijuana relieves the internal eye pressure of glaucoma, and therefore relieving the pain and slowing or even stopping the condition.

Cancer- Many side effects of the medication to stop cancer can be relieve with Marijuana, some studies suggest that Marijuana tends to slow down the progress of some types of cancer.

Multiple Sclerosis - Muscle pain, spasticity, tremors and unsteadiness are some of the effects caused by the disease that can be relieved by Marijuana.

Epilepsy - in some patients, epileptic seizures can be prevented with Marijuana use.

Chronic pain - Marijuana helps to alleviate the pain caused from many types of injuries and disorders.

Anxiety, Depression or Obsession - Even though mild anxiety is a common side effect in some users, cannabis can elevate your mood and expand the mind
>> Allen !!kczIJ2wJyBJ
I'd like to stay away from MJ, but i will take>>37115and his advice, thanks guys
>> Anonymous
yeah fuck a doctors opinion, /fit/ for the win!