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Tanuki

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93. You were right to speak up. The last thing you need or deserve

Tue May 26, 2026, 12:45 AM

13 hrs ago

at a time when you're worried about your health is a random insensitive potshot or blameful sniping. Please know that you are very much loved, appreciated, and supported here, as I'm sure you also are in your "real life." We care about you and pray for the best possible outcome!

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I'm freaking out a bit. [View all] LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago OP

We're pulling for you. ❤️ underpants 23 hrs ago #1

What underpants said. irisblue 23 hrs ago #2

Yes. Harker 23 hrs ago #4

+1 pat_k 19 hrs ago #45

Sending a warm hug your way Lifeafter70 23 hrs ago #3

Hugggggs. We are all here for you. niyad 23 hrs ago #5

I've found, over the last 10+ years, that personalized caring has decreased tremendously. erronis 23 hrs ago #6

Can't overestimate how critical being your own advocate is. pat_k 19 hrs ago #50

With my dad and now my husband, I've found they can't focus on telling the doctor summer_in_TX 14 hrs ago #87

Excellent points I need to do a better of keeping in mind. pat_k 13 hrs ago #92

Grrr. summer_in_TX 12 hrs ago #95

It's scary Marthe48 23 hrs ago #7

Sending hugs cate94 22 hrs ago #8

Next visit SuzyandPuffpuff 22 hrs ago #9

A nice reminder that there are sicker people than me here on DU. KS Toronado 22 hrs ago #10

We don't communicate often, but I read your posts... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #48

OK Lucky practice what you preach .........."You hang tough, OK?" KS Toronado 19 hrs ago #51

You better be doing the best you can! LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #52

I keep you in mind Marthe48 16 hrs ago #75

Please hang in there, KS Toronado Niagara 3 hrs ago #102

I hear you and I understand FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #11

Not trying to complicate your anxiety but... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #12

You know, on this exact date last year, 2025... LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #66

Did you find a new neurologist? Did anyone actually share with you that you... littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #70

LMSP.... LuckyCharms 16 hrs ago #71

Don't make me have to come over there, LC! littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #72

I'm ringing my doorbell button!!!! LuckyCharms 16 hrs ago #73

I'm paddling as fast as I can. littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #74

One oar? LuckyCharms 16 hrs ago #76

😉 littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #77

Good luck, seriously! But you should tell your wife. She needs to know. LymphocyteLover 22 hrs ago #13

Sending hugs. iluvtennis 22 hrs ago #14

I sincerely hope your medical providers can find solutions Tanuki 22 hrs ago #15

The Ohio Low Vision Agency were immensely helpful Marthe48 16 hrs ago #79

Can we find a patient advocate for LuckyCharm? Bobstandard 22 hrs ago #16

I think that is a very important suggestion. niyad 21 hrs ago #26

I do, too. calimary 12 hrs ago #94

🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂 Chicagogrl1 22 hrs ago #17

Sending hugs to you ,Lucky, debm55 22 hrs ago #18

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Aging is awful Mr. Mustard 2023 22 hrs ago #19

I'm sorry you're going through this, LuckyCharms. Buddyzbuddy 22 hrs ago #20

Sending you positive vibes. greatauntoftriplets 22 hrs ago #21

I'm with whoever said stage left 22 hrs ago #22

I wish I had the cure for you blue-wave 22 hrs ago #23

I have AMD, the wet form in my left eye for which I receive injections Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #24

Your friends here care about you, amigo JoseBalow 21 hrs ago #25

Oh my goodness! I certainly hope everything is figured out and worked out. LoisB 21 hrs ago #27

We hear you markie 21 hrs ago #28

Uhm, kozar 21 hrs ago #29

Uhm, who said I was confused? LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #30

Ok you're freaking out, kozar 20 hrs ago #34

Ok kozar... LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #35

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Bye now. LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #38

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!!! LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #57

You were right to speak up. The last thing you need or deserve Tanuki 13 hrs ago #93

Sorry about all the anxiety. Figarosmom 21 hrs ago #31

I don't blame you for freaking out or venting Niagara 21 hrs ago #32

One eye blind myself Bmoboy 21 hrs ago #33

I wish you the best. LuckyCharms 15 hrs ago #83

That's a huge load of stress. So much Ilsa 20 hrs ago #36

Several of those things are related to diabetes. Ms. Toad 20 hrs ago #39

My best a1C recently has been 6.8... LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #42

It's not clear to me whether the impact of tight control on vision is because of the insulin - Ms. Toad 17 hrs ago #68

You always post great helpful advice. Thanks so much. LuckyCharms 17 hrs ago #69

All the best to you Lucky and just one thing mountain grammy 20 hrs ago #40

Oh she knows about it, mountain grammy... LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #41

Good.. So glad to see this. mountain grammy 19 hrs ago #44

I can relate LC. Having issues as well and my eye doc retiring. Cataracts maybe.Blurry. Evolve Dammit 20 hrs ago #43

Wishing you all the best richdj25 19 hrs ago #46

I know where you live and perhaps specialists are somewhat limited. Katinfl 19 hrs ago #47

That might be the next step... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #49

sorry you are suffering Kali 19 hrs ago #54

Thanks so much, Kali. LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #55

diabetes is sure a suspect in degenerative eye things. rampartd 18 hrs ago #56

LuckyCharms, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine. You are in my thoughts, and I'm glad Scrivener7 18 hrs ago #58

I'm so sorry you're going through this, Lucky. Diamond_Dog 18 hrs ago #59

Your typing is really good for someone with bad floaters! True Dough 18 hrs ago #60

asd jb kkarfty!!!!!111!!! LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #61

Hold on! True Dough 18 hrs ago #62

!!! Kali 18 hrs ago #63

loma... LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #64

I'm so sorry, LC. Sending hugs and healing vibes. My sister's dealing with multiple eye problems, too, highplainsdem 18 hrs ago #65

Thanks so much highplainsdem... LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #67

Hugs and good strong wishes some_of_us_are_sane 16 hrs ago #78

I hope the current doctors or maybe a new one, can sort things out for you. I understand the anxiety appalachiablue 16 hrs ago #80

Good vibes, good wishes, and big hugs to you, Lucky Bayard 16 hrs ago #81

LuckyCharms have some healing vibes...... pdxflyboy 15 hrs ago #82

Oh hugs, Lucky WhiteTara 15 hrs ago #84

I hope you find a specialist who will take his time and figure out if a transplant would help. 58Sunliner 15 hrs ago #85

Lucky, it's okay to be scared. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #86

Healing vibes on the say to you SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #88

Sending big hugs, LC. summer_in_TX 14 hrs ago #89

When the thoughts get negative practice redirecting your thoughts oldmanlynn 13 hrs ago #90

Smoke more pot. OAITW r.2.0 13 hrs ago #91

Thinking of you friend. Dunc 9 hrs ago #96

Completely understandable orangecrush 5 hrs ago #97

I hope this will help. Trueblue Texan 5 hrs ago #98

My good friend. I am very sorry to learn of you going through all this. NNadir 4 hrs ago #99

Effing diabetes! Healing and calming energy to you LC 💚🩵 Clouds Passing 4 hrs ago #100

Hang in there, my friend UpInArms 3 hrs ago #101