Posted by Julia on July 16, 1999, at 4:49:33
In reply to floaters, posted by andrewb on July 15, 1999, at 22:31:16
> Julia,
> I think what I had was what Kaarina correctly termed as 'floaters,. They are worm-like spots on the visual field that look like microbes in a petri dish. They were brought on my fatigue and rising up to fast. I think it may have been related to temporary hypotension. Anyway, when I had the brain fog I would have these spots come on at times. Wellbutrin, amineptine, and amilsupride all are able to take away the brain fog and the incidents of 'floaters'.
> Your condition sounds different. I'm sorry I can't think of much in the way of advice. Do you think keeping a detailed journal may help you identify something that triggers these episodes?
> Best wishesBoy, this is getting frustrating......but, thank you both for your help and support.
I think the journal suggestion is excellent, if for nothing else, then to help me keep focused at my next dr. visit.....
Andrew, you mentioned hypotension as being a catalyst, excuse my medical ignorance, is that high or low bp? The reason, I used to be chronically low, doctors often either worried (when I was young) or congratulated me as I got older. Then after a couple years of drug abuse (I'm, historically, a speed freak, but have been clean for a while now....)my bp went through the roof (no surprise...). But,although speed free, its still way up there.....Maybe there is a correlation....?
ANyway, I'm not really looking for you guys to play dr., I will bring this all up with him,I'm really just looking for shoulders to lament on, and I thank you guys for being there...
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