My husband leaves has not takn out his contacs for more than a day in about 6 months he even sleeps with them if he does take them out its only to clean them and thats only for a few minutes then they go right back in what could he be doing to his eyes he says they dont bother him and hes tired of me naging....
Answer:
keep nagging him as you will be the one that has too look after him when the idiot goes blind
Well they are his eyes but this is cause for concern. Contacts dry out your eyes bc they don't let your eyes breathe. You need to leave them out from time to time to let your eyes breathe and for them to naturally have moisture. By him not keeping them in a case overnight he is actually not cleaning them, just washing them off. This can leave protein, oils, and invisible debris on them that can harm his cornea (the center of his eye). Maybe next time you should go to his eye doctor with him. He could permanently damage his eyes.
Sometimes I sleep with them in for a few days at a time... but it's not good. Your eyes need oxygen and they get a lot more of it when the contacts are out, which is why you aren't supposed to sleep in them. It increases your risk of infection and I've heard stories of people whose eyes have grown to their contacts and they have to have surgery to remove them and it that can cause blindness. Also, if you try to peel them off when they are dry, as they can get if you don't take the out very often, it can tear off bits of your cornea with it. Some contacts are made so that it's ok to sleep with them but that is noted on the packaging. Is he not changing them for 6 months at a time?! Because that is not ok. Most contacts need to be switched every 2-4 weeks, and if he isn't taking them out for longer than that I'd say he's putting his eyes at risk.
I do the same thing, because Im too lazy and the contact dont bother me at all. But every once in a while when I take them out for cleaning, I leave them in the soultion over night. Maybe you can suggest to your husband that while he is sleeping, he does not need his eyes, so he could put the contacts in the soultion case over night. He should do this at least once per month.
Well - this is an infection and corneal problems waiting to happen.
There are two general types of contact lenses: soft and rigid gas permeable hard. Both have unique benefits and some may even come with a colored tint, as bifocals, or as trifocals.
Soft lenses are usually disposable and can be thrown away after a short period of use (generally every two to four weeks) or daily, depending on the prescription. Being able to have a fresh pair of lenses means less chance of infection, less cleaning, and more comfort, especially for people whose eyes naturally produce more protein that clouds lenses. Soft lenses are made of a soft plastic and are very comfortable because they hold more water than rigid gas permeable lenses. Many of the new materials provide ultraviolet (UV) protection. While most people choose soft lenses because of their benefits, there are also some disadvantages. Soft lenses easily absorb pollutants that can irritate your eyes, like lotion or soap from your hands. They are also more fragile than hard lenses and can rip or tear while cleaning.
The latest revolutions in soft contact lens technology are Daily Disposables and New Silicone Extended Wear Disposables. Daily Disposables are contacts that are only worn one time and then thrown out. The benefits of Daily Disposables include never having to clean your contact lenses, convenient replacement schedule, and reduction of dry eye and irritation problems related to preserved solutions. These lenses are excellent for allergy sufferers.
The Silicone Extended Wear Disposables are made with a new material and can be worn for up to 30 nights and days. The new lenses provide the highest level of oxygen transmissibility (up to six times greater than ordinary lenses). The new silicone material also allows the lens to avoid deposit buildup and reduce dry eye irritation.
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses are more rigid than soft lenses and therefore more durable for an active user. This type of hard contact lens is made with silicone polymers, allowing oxygen to circulate to the cornea of the eye. Older versions of hard lenses could not. RGPs maintain their shape better and offer clearer vision with some types of corrections. They are also extremely durable and easy to take care of. Deposits from tears and outside irritants are not as easily absorbed.
If you are considering a RGP lens, you should know that:
* There is a 10-15 times greater risk of developing corneal ulcers, which may damage your vision.
* Sleeping in extended wear contacts may decrease the flow of oxygen to the cornea.
* Undesirable reshaping of the cornea may occur.
To achieve maximum comfort with RGP lenses, you have to wear them everyday.
Colored tints can be added to certain lenses to make them easier to see when handling, enhance or change eye color, and improve contrast for outdoor sports like golf and softball. Contact lenses with novelty effects are available, but should still be handled and cared for like prescription lenses.
The type of vision correction you need, your lifestyle, and the expense will all play roles in your eye care specialist鈥檚 recommendations for the type of contact lenses that you should wear.
Who should NOT wear contacts
Contacts are generally not prescribed for people who:
* Do not have enough tears (dry eye syndrome)
* Are constantly exposed to fumes
* Have a history of viral infection of the cornea
Contact lens care
The care and handling of your contact lenses are critical not only to the life of their use, but also to the safety and health of your eyes. Here are some guidelines, which apply to all contact lens wearers:
* Always wash your hands with warm water and soap before handling your contacts or before touching your eyes. Any residue from lotions, soaps, or chemicals may adhere to the lens, causing pain, irritation, or blurred vision. Dry your hands with a clean towel.
* Wear your contacts as prescribed. Your eye care specialist will recommend a wearing schedule specific to the type of lens you have selected. Only wear your contact lenses for the time recommended.
* Remember that it will take about 10-12 days for your eyes to adjust to either type of contact lens. Not wearing your prescribed contacts will not cause eye disease, but it can cause discomfort, including eyestrain, headaches, or possibly even injury brought on by the lack of safe vision. If wearing prescriptive contact lenses is uncomfortable for you, ask your doctor about trying another brand or other alternatives, like switching from contact lenses to eyeglasses or exploring corrective surgery.
* Clean and store your contact lenses as prescribed. Different types of lenses require special care and certain types of products. Always use the eye care products recommended by your health care provider. Some eye products or drops are not safe for contact lens wearers.
* Always store your contact lenses in a clean case in fresh solution, as recommended by your doctor.
* Clean your contact lens case after each use with either sterile solution or boiling water.
* Always use commercial sterile saline solutions for rinsing your contacts or to dissolve enzyme tables. Never use plain water on your contacts, and never put your contacts in your mouth to "rinse" them. Microorganisms can live in even distilled water and can cause infection or damage sight.
* Clean your contact lens by rubbing it gently with your index finger in the palm of your hand. The newest "no rub" solutions allow you to rinse your lenses only.
* If you develop an eye infection (signs include redness, burning, or excessive tearing), remove your contacts and discontinue use until you talk with your eye care specialist. Wearing a contaminated pair of contact lenses will invite the infection to remain. After resuming contact lens use, closely follow your doctor鈥檚 instructions to help prevent future eye infections.
* Wearing contact lenses may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunglasses with total UV protection and/or a wide brim hat when in the sunlight.
* Never wear another person鈥檚 contacts, especially if they have been worn before. Using them may be a hazard if they are a different prescription and can also spread any bacteria, infection, or particles from their eyes to yours.
* To keep your eyes lubricated, use a rewetting solution or plain saline solution.
* Do not sleep with your contacts in unless you have been prescribed an "Extended wear" material. While the eyes are closed, tears cannot carry healthy amounts of oxygen to the eye. Your contacts will become dry and "stuck" to your eyes if you sleep with them in. If you accidentally do fall asleep with your contacts in, be sure to put eye drops in your eyes and wait a few minutes before trying to remove your contacts.
* Visit your eye care specialist at least once a year. At an annual visit, your eye care specialist will check your contact lens prescription and your overall eye health. Discuss your family medical history with your eye care specialist to prevent vision problems or eye diseases. Your eye care specialist will want to know about your family鈥檚 history of diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration. Most diseases that cause vision loss, like glaucoma and diabetes, can be treated or their progression slowed with the proper diagnosis and management.
* Visit your eye care specialist immediately if you have any degree of sudden vision loss, blurred vision, light flashes, eye pain, infection, swelling, unusual redness, or irritation.
Is your husband not aware of the damage that he could do to his eyes?! Contacts are not meant to stay in all of the time. They are meant to be put in in the morning, taken out for showers and other water activities such as swimming, and taken out during the evening. Sleeping with your contacts in can also be EXTREMELY harmful, as your contacts can get stuck or jammed up into your eyelid, etc.
Your husband is making a terrible choice. Have him talk to your eye doctor and have the eye doctor inform him of all of the risks he has been taking, and the consequences.
Good luck!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Laxatives???
I took castor oil at 2:00 PM yeasterday and its now 8:30 AM and nothing happened. I took 2 tbsp and nothing. How long does it take to work. It should have done something right.
Answer:
yeah - should have worked by now..i find a cup of senna tea before bed gets me on the toilet 1st thing in the am - cheap at the drug/health food store - all natural...but not safe to take if you're pregnant
Drink some warm water. You can never tell when that stuff is going to work. Some people take it at 9pm and it doesn't work until 9am.
Depends on your last bowel movement. Sometimes if you have a lazy bowel it may not work then. Questions: Is constipation a problem with you? Do you drink enough liquids? Before trying anything over the counter try a tall glass of prune juice.
Good luck.
Answer:
yeah - should have worked by now..i find a cup of senna tea before bed gets me on the toilet 1st thing in the am - cheap at the drug/health food store - all natural...but not safe to take if you're pregnant
Drink some warm water. You can never tell when that stuff is going to work. Some people take it at 9pm and it doesn't work until 9am.
Depends on your last bowel movement. Sometimes if you have a lazy bowel it may not work then. Questions: Is constipation a problem with you? Do you drink enough liquids? Before trying anything over the counter try a tall glass of prune juice.
Good luck.
Lately my neck has been getting really red, and irratated...Why??
I have a feeling that it's dry because of all the showers that I take. I'll take usually just one at night after I go running. But I played basketball the other day and my neck was burning and it was EXTREMELY red. Does anyone have any advide...because it's embarrassing and anything that would help would be nice. I've tried loading lotion all over my neck, but it doesn't work.
Answer:
"TELL YR GIRL FRIEND TO SHAVE HER LEGS"?? JUST TO ADD, IF YOUR HAVING YOUR CLOTHES LAUNDERED IT MAY BE THE CHEMICAL THEIR USEING ON THE CLOTHES WAS YOUR CLOTHES IN "BORAX" FOR A FEW DAYS IT WILL MOST LIKELY GO AWAY IT YOU GET A BREAK OUT OR SCABS SOAK YR NECK WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND LET IT AIR DRY
Have you had an impulse to listen to Jeff Foxworthy lately....?
Answer:
"TELL YR GIRL FRIEND TO SHAVE HER LEGS"?? JUST TO ADD, IF YOUR HAVING YOUR CLOTHES LAUNDERED IT MAY BE THE CHEMICAL THEIR USEING ON THE CLOTHES WAS YOUR CLOTHES IN "BORAX" FOR A FEW DAYS IT WILL MOST LIKELY GO AWAY IT YOU GET A BREAK OUT OR SCABS SOAK YR NECK WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND LET IT AIR DRY
Have you had an impulse to listen to Jeff Foxworthy lately....?
Lately I have been sleeping too much and not hearing my alarms to wake up. I set three of them!What can I do?
And it takes a long time and a Mt Dew or two before I feel awake. I have also lost energy and do not want to do anything.
Answer:
Is it possible that you may have developed sleep apnea? Are you depressed? Research both and either way I would see your doctor.
Get off ByeDR.com and go to bed.
Exercise before you go to bed, and get into bed around 8, but no later than nine. This will ensure that you sleep soundly and that you can sleep for at least 10 hours of sleep if you were to wake up at 6. Use only one alarm, not three because the three alarms desensitizes you. If you can use a cell phone to wake you up, do so. Set it do a different ring than you're used to, turn it on the vibrator too, if it will let you, and place the phone somewhere you can't reach for it and turn it off in your sleep.
Enjoy your sleep and I hope you wake up well rested!
Do you get enough sleep? Are you going to bed at a decent hour? It sounds like you may have a lot of stress in your life and may have some symptoms of depression. I would talk to your doctor and make sure. Here is a link that may be helpful....
Poor sleep hygiene, not getting to bed at the right time, to much caffeine, stress and just staying up to late at night can all be factors. Make an appointment with your MD, lay off the Mt. Dew and keep a sleep journal. Getting exercise on a regular basis won't hurt either.
Don't sleep very late.
Wake up early in the morning.
Tell someone to wake you up
(people are better than alarm clocks)
Do it for about a week or so, so that your BODY CLOCK will return to normal.
1. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Try to get at least 8 hours average of sleep. If you have been averaging 6 hours for instance, you may need to catch up on sleep, so try sleeping 9 or 10 hours for a night or 2 to see if you feel better.
2. Make sure all of your alarm clocks are working. Just in case.
3. Try hiding one or more of the alarm clocks. I used to have 2
or 3 alarm clocks myself, and when I knew I was getting less sleep than I needed, I would always hide one so that I would have to wake up enough to find it in order to turn it off.
4. Gradually wean yourself off caffeine as much as possible. Caffeine withdrawal can cause fatigue as well as headaches.
I used to have the equivalent of about 10 to 12 cups of coffee daily in college, but have now (with encouragement from my doctor) weaned myself down to about 2 to 4 cups daily.
5. Depression can cause fatigue. If you have been feeling sad for no reason, or feeling helpless or hopeless, you may be depressed. See a doctor for treatment if you are depressed.
You can try to do self-hypnosis as you go to sleep each night. First, you've got to be really relaxed and you begin this by breathing deeply and slowly inward and then exhale out your mouth by slowly blowing out your air. Do this until you don't have to think about it anymore, maybe 10 times or so. Then, in your mind, tell yourself that when the first alarm goes off in the morning, you will hear it and awaken, not needing the other two. Think this over and over until you finally fall asleep. It worked for me. It's a mind over matter thing, sort of. Anyhow, you may be over tired, but sleeping too much will only make you more tired. And you may be needing something more in your diet, like iron, potassium, folic acid, etc. Try taking a really good multi-vitamin and an extra potassium supplement each day. You can also take B-12 daily to give you more energy. Many stores carry several varieties of energy drinks and this might also help. If you are stressed out a lot, or depressed, you tend to feel the way you are feeling, too. If it continues, you should see your doctor and get some tests to figure out the cause. Not all things work for all people, so I am only suggesting these things to try if you want to. I hope something works out for you from one or more of my suggestions. I'm really sorry you're feeling out of sorts. Take care, okay?
Answer:
Is it possible that you may have developed sleep apnea? Are you depressed? Research both and either way I would see your doctor.
Get off ByeDR.com and go to bed.
Exercise before you go to bed, and get into bed around 8, but no later than nine. This will ensure that you sleep soundly and that you can sleep for at least 10 hours of sleep if you were to wake up at 6. Use only one alarm, not three because the three alarms desensitizes you. If you can use a cell phone to wake you up, do so. Set it do a different ring than you're used to, turn it on the vibrator too, if it will let you, and place the phone somewhere you can't reach for it and turn it off in your sleep.
Enjoy your sleep and I hope you wake up well rested!
Do you get enough sleep? Are you going to bed at a decent hour? It sounds like you may have a lot of stress in your life and may have some symptoms of depression. I would talk to your doctor and make sure. Here is a link that may be helpful....
Poor sleep hygiene, not getting to bed at the right time, to much caffeine, stress and just staying up to late at night can all be factors. Make an appointment with your MD, lay off the Mt. Dew and keep a sleep journal. Getting exercise on a regular basis won't hurt either.
Don't sleep very late.
Wake up early in the morning.
Tell someone to wake you up
(people are better than alarm clocks)
Do it for about a week or so, so that your BODY CLOCK will return to normal.
1. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Try to get at least 8 hours average of sleep. If you have been averaging 6 hours for instance, you may need to catch up on sleep, so try sleeping 9 or 10 hours for a night or 2 to see if you feel better.
2. Make sure all of your alarm clocks are working. Just in case.
3. Try hiding one or more of the alarm clocks. I used to have 2
or 3 alarm clocks myself, and when I knew I was getting less sleep than I needed, I would always hide one so that I would have to wake up enough to find it in order to turn it off.
4. Gradually wean yourself off caffeine as much as possible. Caffeine withdrawal can cause fatigue as well as headaches.
I used to have the equivalent of about 10 to 12 cups of coffee daily in college, but have now (with encouragement from my doctor) weaned myself down to about 2 to 4 cups daily.
5. Depression can cause fatigue. If you have been feeling sad for no reason, or feeling helpless or hopeless, you may be depressed. See a doctor for treatment if you are depressed.
You can try to do self-hypnosis as you go to sleep each night. First, you've got to be really relaxed and you begin this by breathing deeply and slowly inward and then exhale out your mouth by slowly blowing out your air. Do this until you don't have to think about it anymore, maybe 10 times or so. Then, in your mind, tell yourself that when the first alarm goes off in the morning, you will hear it and awaken, not needing the other two. Think this over and over until you finally fall asleep. It worked for me. It's a mind over matter thing, sort of. Anyhow, you may be over tired, but sleeping too much will only make you more tired. And you may be needing something more in your diet, like iron, potassium, folic acid, etc. Try taking a really good multi-vitamin and an extra potassium supplement each day. You can also take B-12 daily to give you more energy. Many stores carry several varieties of energy drinks and this might also help. If you are stressed out a lot, or depressed, you tend to feel the way you are feeling, too. If it continues, you should see your doctor and get some tests to figure out the cause. Not all things work for all people, so I am only suggesting these things to try if you want to. I hope something works out for you from one or more of my suggestions. I'm really sorry you're feeling out of sorts. Take care, okay?
Lately I am getting like little electric shocks that jolt me when I am just sitting there for no reason..like?
a tiny second or two jolt of electricity that causes a slight jerk.
I was recently diagnosed with periodic limb disorder, an involuntary jerk/flex of the legs in one's sleep thought to be related too little dopamine (just like Parkinsons is involuntary).
Could they be related or what might cause this. I think I have had the periodic limb thing for a long time as sleep lab technicians mentioned it but doctor never afddressed until a week ago. So far I did no drug treatment as I am afraid to take requip but have tried some natural treatments.
Have you ever heard of this electrical shock thing in your body unrelated to anything you are doing. Do you think it is dangerous?
Answer:
Some people are a copper top. Breathing ionized air, caused by some fluorescent lights, or uv, or xray, can have you sucking in a charge all day.After a while, you can get pretty charged up, after a week you can blow out lights. Imagine a xray suite, a standard chest xray gets up to 125 KV/at a few amps. Ionizes the air all the way to target, say 72 inches of air, all ionized. One works in the room and is shielded from the 40 mrems or so, but not from the KV, and then breaths the air , all day, every day. One can get a little bit of voltage built up. Be the life of the party. Blow up steroe gear, lights, computers, freak people right out. Best.
You may want to ask your doctor to see a neurologist. This sounds like a pinched nerve or perhaps a benign fasciculation. I wouldn't worry too much, your body has thousands of miles of nerves and sometimes their connections get messed up. Good luck though...
its you body just starting to relax and become slowed down .Its like a spasm but normal when you have had an active long day.
First of all, go after medical help. Consult a MD.
As for the electric shocks, check the possibility of static electricity. It often happens when the air is dry and you were in an carpeted room, as most offices nowadays. This problem you can solve simply by touching any metal object connected to the ground using something metallic, as a coin, from time to time.
Feel good.
I have had electrical shocks before during a time period of about 1 yr. It was really strange because whenever I would turn my head quickly,I would not only feel a shock but I could actually see the electrical static (bolt) from my neck. Along with that I would feel a numbness on the side of my neck. It hasn't happened in yrs. now. All I can do is share my story with you. I hope things work out for you.
I am having zaps due to Paxil withdrawal.
I see you added me to your contacts. I will try to add you too but it won't let me right now. I will keep trying.
And I hope you get better.
I was recently diagnosed with periodic limb disorder, an involuntary jerk/flex of the legs in one's sleep thought to be related too little dopamine (just like Parkinsons is involuntary).
Could they be related or what might cause this. I think I have had the periodic limb thing for a long time as sleep lab technicians mentioned it but doctor never afddressed until a week ago. So far I did no drug treatment as I am afraid to take requip but have tried some natural treatments.
Have you ever heard of this electrical shock thing in your body unrelated to anything you are doing. Do you think it is dangerous?
Answer:
Some people are a copper top. Breathing ionized air, caused by some fluorescent lights, or uv, or xray, can have you sucking in a charge all day.After a while, you can get pretty charged up, after a week you can blow out lights. Imagine a xray suite, a standard chest xray gets up to 125 KV/at a few amps. Ionizes the air all the way to target, say 72 inches of air, all ionized. One works in the room and is shielded from the 40 mrems or so, but not from the KV, and then breaths the air , all day, every day. One can get a little bit of voltage built up. Be the life of the party. Blow up steroe gear, lights, computers, freak people right out. Best.
You may want to ask your doctor to see a neurologist. This sounds like a pinched nerve or perhaps a benign fasciculation. I wouldn't worry too much, your body has thousands of miles of nerves and sometimes their connections get messed up. Good luck though...
its you body just starting to relax and become slowed down .Its like a spasm but normal when you have had an active long day.
First of all, go after medical help. Consult a MD.
As for the electric shocks, check the possibility of static electricity. It often happens when the air is dry and you were in an carpeted room, as most offices nowadays. This problem you can solve simply by touching any metal object connected to the ground using something metallic, as a coin, from time to time.
Feel good.
I have had electrical shocks before during a time period of about 1 yr. It was really strange because whenever I would turn my head quickly,I would not only feel a shock but I could actually see the electrical static (bolt) from my neck. Along with that I would feel a numbness on the side of my neck. It hasn't happened in yrs. now. All I can do is share my story with you. I hope things work out for you.
I am having zaps due to Paxil withdrawal.
I see you added me to your contacts. I will try to add you too but it won't let me right now. I will keep trying.
And I hope you get better.
Lately every time I eat ,I get a acid like taste in my mouth.It almost taste like vomit.What's causeing this
This has been going on for a week.Never has happend before.
Answer:
its called acid reflux/ sounds like you need to get some sort of anti-acid medication or stay away from spicy rich foods for a while.see if it resolves, also line your stomach with milk before eating that helps too
sounds like acid reflux have you gained weight lately?try sleeping with another pillow to raise your head and stop the acid coming up into your throat
IT MAY BE ACID REFLUX. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR A PRESCRIPTION A.S.A.P.
I am not sure but maybe you should answer this...is the taste an after taste or just the taste? What type of food are you eating? Are you allergic to any foods? Do you brush your teeth and tongue regularly? Maybe you should change the brand of toothpaste you use.
You may be experiencing food poisoning or perhaps something you ate caused that reaction. If you are unsure of the answer to those questions perhaps you should see a doctor to make sure you are okay.
Answer:
its called acid reflux/ sounds like you need to get some sort of anti-acid medication or stay away from spicy rich foods for a while.see if it resolves, also line your stomach with milk before eating that helps too
sounds like acid reflux have you gained weight lately?try sleeping with another pillow to raise your head and stop the acid coming up into your throat
IT MAY BE ACID REFLUX. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR A PRESCRIPTION A.S.A.P.
I am not sure but maybe you should answer this...is the taste an after taste or just the taste? What type of food are you eating? Are you allergic to any foods? Do you brush your teeth and tongue regularly? Maybe you should change the brand of toothpaste you use.
You may be experiencing food poisoning or perhaps something you ate caused that reaction. If you are unsure of the answer to those questions perhaps you should see a doctor to make sure you are okay.
Last time I flew, I was reading, I looked up& felt like I was going to faint. Flying again, what can I do?
Answer:
Did you look from the book to out the window, or something far away? That freaks out your system sometimes. Or your body may just be complaining that it's sitting in one place in a place shorter of oxygen that it gets on the ground. This sounds stupid, but I have found you can get your circulation up by tensing muscles, for me I push up against the seat belt. I try not to read much on the plane, if there is any sensation of motion at all I spend the time looking out the window. Everybody is different though, and what works for me may not for you. Some antihistamine like dramamine may help, and make sure you're not dehydrated.
don't look up!
Go to dr as they have meds for this or it might be your blood pressure
I hope your not the pilot! LOL
You might have a touch of motion sickness. Next time you fly, get some Dramamine... read the instructions and take a dose as directed. You can get it at any pharmacy or even places like Wal-Mart. It really helps me when flying, or even those fast moving carnival rides.
Well, if it is the reading, the you might need a different pasttime on the plane. Or you might just need some motion sickness medicine, which you can get at any store. Talk to you doctor too, if there is time, just in case. :-)
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