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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

17 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 Yesterday OP

We're pulling for you. ❤️ underpants Yesterday #1

What underpants said. irisblue Yesterday #2

Yes. Harker Yesterday #4

+1 pat_k Yesterday #45

Sending a warm hug your way Lifeafter70 Yesterday #3

Hugggggs. We are all here for you. niyad Yesterday #5

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

Can't overestimate how critical being your own advocate is. pat_k 23 hrs ago #50

With my dad and now my husband, I've found they can't focus on telling the doctor summer_in_TX 18 hrs ago #87

Excellent points I need to do a better of keeping in mind. pat_k 17 hrs ago #92

Grrr. summer_in_TX 16 hrs ago #95

It's scary Marthe48 Yesterday #7

Sending hugs cate94 Yesterday #8

Next visit SuzyandPuffpuff Yesterday #9

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

We don't communicate often, but I read your posts... LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #48

OK Lucky practice what you preach .........."You hang tough, OK?" KS Toronado 23 hrs ago #51

You better be doing the best you can! LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #52

I keep you in mind Marthe48 20 hrs ago #75

Please hang in there, KS Toronado Niagara 7 hrs ago #102

I hear you and I understand FakeNoose Yesterday #11

Not trying to complicate your anxiety but... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #12

You know, on this exact date last year, 2025... LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #66

Did you find a new neurologist? Did anyone actually share with you that you... littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #70

LMSP.... LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #71

Don't make me have to come over there, LC! littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #72

I'm ringing my doorbell button!!!! LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #73

I'm paddling as fast as I can. littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #74

One oar? LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #76

😉 littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #77

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

Sending hugs. iluvtennis Yesterday #14

I sincerely hope your medical providers can find solutions Tanuki Yesterday #15

The Ohio Low Vision Agency were immensely helpful Marthe48 20 hrs ago #79

Can we find a patient advocate for LuckyCharm? Bobstandard Yesterday #16

I think that is a very important suggestion. niyad Yesterday #26

I do, too. calimary 17 hrs ago #94

🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂 Chicagogrl1 Yesterday #17

Sending hugs to you ,Lucky, debm55 Yesterday #18

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

I'm sorry you're going through this, LuckyCharms. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #20

Sending you positive vibes. greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #21

I'm with whoever said stage left Yesterday #22

I wish I had the cure for you blue-wave Yesterday #23

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

Your friends here care about you, amigo JoseBalow Yesterday #25

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

We hear you markie Yesterday #28

Uhm, kozar Yesterday #29

Uhm, who said I was confused? LuckyCharms Yesterday #30

Ok you're freaking out, kozar Yesterday #34

Ok kozar... LuckyCharms Yesterday #35

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Bye now. LuckyCharms Yesterday #38

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!!! LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #57

You were right to speak up. The last thing you need or deserve Tanuki 17 hrs ago #93

Sorry about all the anxiety. Figarosmom Yesterday #31

I don't blame you for freaking out or venting Niagara Yesterday #32

One eye blind myself Bmoboy Yesterday #33

I wish you the best. LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #83

That's a huge load of stress. So much Ilsa Yesterday #36

Several of those things are related to diabetes. Ms. Toad Yesterday #39

My best a1C recently has been 6.8... LuckyCharms Yesterday #42

It's not clear to me whether the impact of tight control on vision is because of the insulin - Ms. Toad 21 hrs ago #68

You always post great helpful advice. Thanks so much. LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #69

All the best to you Lucky and just one thing mountain grammy Yesterday #40

Oh she knows about it, mountain grammy... LuckyCharms Yesterday #41

Good.. So glad to see this. mountain grammy Yesterday #44

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

Wishing you all the best richdj25 23 hrs ago #46

I know where you live and perhaps specialists are somewhat limited. Katinfl 23 hrs ago #47

That might be the next step... LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #49

sorry you are suffering Kali 23 hrs ago #54

Thanks so much, Kali. LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #55

diabetes is sure a suspect in degenerative eye things. rampartd 23 hrs ago #56

LuckyCharms, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine. You are in my thoughts, and I'm glad Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #58

I'm so sorry you're going through this, Lucky. Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #59

Your typing is really good for someone with bad floaters! True Dough 22 hrs ago #60

asd jb kkarfty!!!!!111!!! LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #61

Hold on! True Dough 22 hrs ago #62

!!! Kali 22 hrs ago #63

loma... LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #64

I'm so sorry, LC. Sending hugs and healing vibes. My sister's dealing with multiple eye problems, too, highplainsdem 22 hrs ago #65

Thanks so much highplainsdem... LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #67

Hugs and good strong wishes some_of_us_are_sane 20 hrs ago #78

I hope the current doctors or maybe a new one, can sort things out for you. I understand the anxiety appalachiablue 20 hrs ago #80

Good vibes, good wishes, and big hugs to you, Lucky Bayard 20 hrs ago #81

LuckyCharms have some healing vibes...... pdxflyboy 20 hrs ago #82

Oh hugs, Lucky WhiteTara 19 hrs ago #84

I hope you find a specialist who will take his time and figure out if a transplant would help. 58Sunliner 19 hrs ago #85

Lucky, it's okay to be scared. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #86

Healing vibes on the say to you SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #88

Sending big hugs, LC. summer_in_TX 18 hrs ago #89

When the thoughts get negative practice redirecting your thoughts oldmanlynn 18 hrs ago #90

Smoke more pot. OAITW r.2.0 17 hrs ago #91

Thinking of you friend. Dunc 14 hrs ago #96

Completely understandable orangecrush 10 hrs ago #97

I hope this will help. Trueblue Texan 9 hrs ago #98

My good friend. I am very sorry to learn of you going through all this. NNadir 8 hrs ago #99

Effing diabetes! Healing and calming energy to you LC 💚🩵 Clouds Passing 8 hrs ago #100

Hang in there, my friend UpInArms 8 hrs ago #101

I am sorry this is happening to you Bettie 3 hrs ago #103