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Herbal supplements, Diabetic Retinopathy?

Alan — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:30:11 +0000

Question by gerlawgoody1: Herbal supplements, Diabetic Retinopathy?
Allow me to preface my question with the fact that I take ALL prescription meds, eat sensibly, and don’t do anything to endanger my eyesight.

Taking into account the above informatio, are there any
suppliments
antioxidents
foods
natural remedies that I should be trying?

I have had several laser surgeries and a vitrectomy in one eye.

My vision is a lot better than it was 2 years ago, but somewhat blurry.

Please advise.

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Answer by Mr. Peachy®
Two that you should consider are ginkgo biloba and pycnogenol. Both are known to improve circulation in small vessels. Visit my diabetes info page for more: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

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Q&A: How far use of alkaline water help a person suffering from calcification of arteries, diabetic retinopathy?

Alan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:31:02 +0000

Question by sukumar n: How far use of alkaline water help a person suffering from calcification of arteries, diabetic retinopathy?
I am 55 and a patient of diabetes and hypertension for over 25 years. On insulin for nearly 20 years. Two years back, I was in hospital twice with pyelonephritis, UTI and pus in prostrate. Impared vision due to retinopathy, shooting pains here and there due to neuropathy, cramps specially in calf muscles are the other more serious problems. How far alkaline water can help me? Is there any chance of aggrevation in my condition if I use it?

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Answer by Susan S
I rather doubt it will do you any good. But, good luck.

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How far use of alkaline water help a person suffering from calcification of arteries, diabetic retinopathy?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:29:09 +0000

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Answer by Susan S
I doubt that it would help you. Good luck.

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Herbal supplements, Diabetic Retinopathy?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:32:37 +0000

Taking into account the above informatio, are there any
suppliments
antioxidents
foods
natural remedies that I should be trying?

I have had several laser surgeries and a vitrectomy in one eye.

My vision is a lot better than it was 2 years ago, but somewhat blurry.

Please advise.

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Answer by Mona
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Q&A: Herbal supplements, Diabetic Retinopathy?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:32:37 +0000

Taking into account the above informatio, are there any
suppliments
antioxidents
foods
natural remedies that I should be trying?

I have had several laser surgeries and a vitrectomy in one eye.

My vision is a lot better than it was 2 years ago, but somewhat blurry.

Please advise.

Best answer:

Answer by Mona
cvn

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Herbal supplements, Diabetic Retinopathy?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:32:37 +0000

Taking into account the above informatio, are there any
suppliments
antioxidents
foods
natural remedies that I should be trying?

I have had several laser surgeries and a vitrectomy in one eye.

My vision is a lot better than it was 2 years ago, but somewhat blurry.

Please advise.

Best answer:

Answer by Mona
cvn

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Herbal supplements, Diabetic Retinopathy?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:32:37 +0000

Taking into account the above informatio, are there any
suppliments
antioxidents
foods
natural remedies that I should be trying?

I have had several laser surgeries and a vitrectomy in one eye.

My vision is a lot better than it was 2 years ago, but somewhat blurry.

Please advise.

Best answer:

Answer by Mona
cvn

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Herbal supplements, Diabetic Retinopathy?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:32:37 +0000

Taking into account the above informatio, are there any
suppliments
antioxidents
foods
natural remedies that I should be trying?

I have had several laser surgeries and a vitrectomy in one eye.

My vision is a lot better than it was 2 years ago, but somewhat blurry.

Please advise.

Best answer:

Answer by Mona
cvn

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diabetic retinopathy?

Alan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:29:07 +0000

Question by 1 Hott Mami: diabetic retinopathy?
I think that is how you spell it. My boyfriend has it. we have been together for a long time. he already lost one eye due to a surgical slipup, it is irreversable. he got the condition due to undiagnosed juvenile diabeties. now his other eye is losing vision. all we can do is control his diabeties the best we can and he occasionally get lasik to burn back some of the bleeding capillaries. but honestly, not so i can worry but so i can prepare… how long does he have?
we started dating long after he was diagnosed and lost his eye. I want to be with him. i’m not afraid of it. we have been together for a long time. he is 32. I am much younger. I just want an answer, not advice to leave him cuz it would be too hard.

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Answer by Matthew W
What’s his age? You probably have a long time to be with him. Did you start dating this guy when he was diagnosed with diabetes? If you did, I’m sorry because he’s putting you through a lot. Why don’t you move on and find yourself a healthy male so that one day you can have children of your own. This is the truth.

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Q&A: Anyone know anyone who has retinopathy or familiar w disease?

Alan — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:28:28 +0000

Question by christinedaae: Anyone know anyone who has retinopathy or familiar w disease?
anyone here have diabetic retinopathy? if so, how much has it affected your vision? do you see moving spots in your line of vision? does bright light hurt your eyes? had surgery for this? thank you so much for you input!

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Answer by Joe D
I did have diabetic retinopathy several years ago. It would cause dark streamers and floaters to occasionally appear in my eyesight, sometimes for days at a time. It did not sunstantially hinder my eyesight at that stage, but it was both annoying and distressing. (They are actually tiny capillaries leaking on your retina.) Thirteen painful laser surgeries later and my eyesight was back to normal. I’ve been fine ever since. If you’ve been diabetic a long time (80% of all diabetics who have had diabetes for 15 years) or have poor blood glucose control, chances are very high it will eventually happen. It can lead to blindness, if untreated. Concerning bright lights, I am told the surgery can cause that side effect, but I have not noticed a significant change in that regard. My night driving seems normal to me. The procedure I had was panretinal photocoagulation (PRP). You can read more here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetic_retinopathy

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