Had my eyes checked for the first time since diagnosis in June and paps are virtually gone!!! The Dr. couldn't see any swelling at all when he looked inside with the light. When he looked at the pictures he saw very slight swelling on the right side. I also passed my field test. I do have a small distortion out of the corner of my right eye and the Dr says it is probably permanent. But, I'm not worried about it. I've gotten quite used to it actually and it doesn't impair my vision at all. So, the doctor says I'm currently "stable" and treatment is working. I hope one day I will be in remission, but for now I am thankful for where I am.

I've decided to try and shift my attitude towards Diamox. Yes, I hate the side effects, but it's doing its job. It's saving my eyesight. I would also like to say to all of you who are just starting on Diamox, if you can hang in there with it you should try. It really does get better. It took me 6 weeks to come out of the fog, but I feel pretty good now. I know for some people the side effects are just too much and for some the medicine isn't even effective. But, for others it really can make a difference.

Now, if they could just find a cure for this aggravating pulsatile tinnitus I would be forever grateful!!!!

Have a blessed day.