Well, it started again. I had a recurrence of Uveitis over the weekend. In the left eye this time. I immediately began the prednisone drops when I felt it coming on. I went to see Dr. Demarco in Athens yesterday. He is such a pleasant doctor to see. Although he did do the usual and give me a shot of Kenalog in the eye. Ouch...that's right....in the eye! Makes your eyes water to think about it doesn't it?? Mine too ;) Needless to say, my eye got more angry after getting the shot. Eyeball all swollen and inside out looking....sounds great doesn't it?? I am having to keep it dilated for the inflammation so I really look like a freak right now. I would post a picture, but I wouldn't want to give you nightmares or anything. Surprisingly it does feel better today, although it doesn't look that much better. Many of you already know why I have this reoccurring symptom but for those of you how don't I will tell you. I have HLA-B27 antigen....it is related to types of arthritis that causes inflammation in my body. The only real symptoms I have is the Uveitis and tendinitis (knees, elbows and ankles-mostly). No debilitating symptoms right now....hopefully never. I do have to take a Methotrexate once a week to help cut down on the occurrences of Uveitis. You are getting a good health lesson today aren't you?? I am not dying and it is not contagious! Those are both good points to make.
I hated to see Blaine get cut from the Biggest Loser last night. I still feel like the blue team (Sione and Filipe) are the ones to watch. They are really on a roll. I am excited to see the progress these contestants have made this far.
Zach is in the middle of baseball tryouts this week. Wish him luck!
This is about as much as I can stand to type today (with one eye dilated). I will keep you posted.
Happy Wednesday!!
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