Any interest in a Naion Zoom Support Group?
Do you have any interest in participating in a NAION zoom group type self
I am on Pacific Coast Time but am flexible as to anytime and any day of the
Please reply to this email or send me a private
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Debra B
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#2073
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Re: Naion
Hi Becky,
I had my first NAION in 2016 (age 40) - right eye, losing about 35% of my inferior vision. I fly internationally for my work and definitely flew within a couple of months my episode with no
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George Ousler
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#2072
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Re: Naion
Hi Becky. I am 14 months in. My retinal specialist, who has been treating
me as referred by ophthalmologist, told me flying was fine. That was after
the first month or two. I have flown a few times
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Michael B
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#2071
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Re: Naion
That¡¯s the typical pattern; exactly what happened to me 8 weeks ago¡.
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Andrew Watson
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Re: Naion
My doctor said mine was no longer swollen about a month ago. But the lower
side of my eye is still dark and I am worry it will affect the upper half
of my eye.
[email protected]> wrote:
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eyenul
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#2069
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Re: Naion
Nope my hubby got it in the first eye last year swelling resolved, happened
to his second eye last month.
[email protected]> wrote:
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Dina Zirlin
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#2068
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Re: Naion
I'm not sure about this, but I think the chances of vision worsening in the
affected eye is while the optic nerve is still swollen. I believe that is
what happened to me - without being forewarned
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Diane Keasler
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Re: Naion
My non-medical, case of one experience is that flying in a pressurized aircraft wasn¡¯t a problem for me. ?Also anecdotal is that I had shingles prior to NAION and even was diagnosed with trigeminal
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GaryGBrown
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Re: Naion
Hello, everyone. I had my NAION event just about a year ago. My neuro-op
cautioned me about flying and most other activities, as well, during the
time that he considered the actual NAION to be
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Deborah
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#2065
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Re: Naion
Never heard that the first year after a NAION event influences activity of
the fellow eye. And, since planes are pressurized, I doubt that flying is
an issue at all regarding
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Joseph W Harrison
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Naion
I am new to the group- my naion episode happened late January of this year. I was given high steroids for 4 days, not sure if it was any help.? Developed a severe case of shingles three days later. I
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ultra12@...
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Re: Flying
I am so happy to hear that and to know that part of my life is not over!! Thank you!
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Donna Asendorf
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Re: Flying
Hi Donna. I have been flying since my episode 5 years ago. No problems at
all
[email protected]> wrote:
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Chiarina Blake
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Re: Flying
Thank you to all of you!!
I feel like I just hit the lottery!! I promised myself this year that I am going to start living again! Thanks for the encouragement!
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Donna Asendorf
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Re: Flying
This is good to know!!!
[email protected]> wrote:
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ReeRee
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Re: Flying
I¡¯ve also flown post NAION with no issues. I travel internationally for work and spend up to 12 hours on a plane. My neuro ophthalmologists also said that it¡¯s ok to fly since the cabin is
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George Ousler
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Re: Flying
I have flown many times since my total loss right eye in 2007 both domestically and out of the country. I agree with the other poster, much more concerned with navigating the actual airport. Have
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Eibhlin Fionn
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Re: Flying
I¡¯ve flown many times in the 3 plus years with NAION. ?A couple have been to the UK and Europe, the others have been cross country here in the US. ?You should check in with your doctor and confirm
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GaryGBrown
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Re: Flying
I fly a lot. No issues, but of course check with your medical provider. My biggest issue is navigating the airport.
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Danette Janickovic
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Re: Flying
My NO said fighting ok but stay hydrated.Sent from my Galaxy
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aheskin
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