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  • egan

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    February 11, 2020 at 4:37 pm in reply to: Vision with FA

    As I understand it, it was very gradual. He’d have pain in his eyes, but this being a relatively new symptom, only eyedrops were used to relieve the pain. After some time, he lost his peripheral vision (like a horse w/ blinders).
    After that his tunnel vision narrowed. Now it’s just blurs.

    Lutein may have helped…

    One silver lining is that his optic nerve is still attached, so perhaps one day….

  • egan

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    February 11, 2020 at 1:21 pm in reply to: Vision with FA

    My little brother sadly went blind a few years back. Scary as hell!

    My eyesight is cruxial to me, as I spend much of my day internet surfing, so my advice: TAKE CARE OF THEM!

    I take lutein, eyedrops, an eyelid cleanser, screen breaks every 20 mins, and set fonts to 125%.

  • egan

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    February 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm in reply to: Vitamins

    B12, E, D, Lutein for the eyes, Omega 369, CoQ10, and magnesium and probiotic to stay regular.

    I avoid Vit C (read that it oxidizes iron, making it even harder for cells to expel) and Iron!

    FA is basically your cells going to rust, so no multi for me.

  • egan

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    January 14, 2020 at 4:02 pm in reply to: Life Hack – Electric Toothbrush

    I use a simple Oral-B design. Brush head is dual. It’s great!

  • egan

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    January 7, 2020 at 3:03 pm in reply to: Cold Weather Remedy

    I do. Recommend wool socks. Sleeping in bed with a heater is a no no! Also, I like to warm my feet up with a hairdryer.

  • egan

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    October 8, 2019 at 12:59 pm in reply to: Devices to Eat Food With

    Yes. I often get my burgers or sandwiches cut up and use a rubber/foam fork. A similar spoon for cut-up noodles!

    I also use a food tray. It’s great! Much better than the often inaccessible table.

  • egan

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    September 15, 2019 at 1:29 pm in reply to: Most Promising Treatment Option (Opinion)

    Thanks Shandra! The stove/house analogy helps alot. Do any of these therapies help to repair the damage already done directly? I mean suppose you do manage to put out the flames of FA, you’re still left a burnt house…

  • egan

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    August 21, 2019 at 3:37 pm in reply to: Handle Bars – Vertical or Horizontal?

    I prefer a mix of the two! Floor to ceiling vertical bar with a lockable T bar.

  • egan

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    July 31, 2019 at 12:58 pm in reply to: More Protein- Good or Bad for FA?

    So long as yoo exercise it off, can’t see the harm….

  • egan

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    July 31, 2019 at 12:48 pm in reply to: New Breakfast Drink – Coffee or No?

    Coffee in the mornings is a must for me. Wakes me up for the day!

  • egan

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    July 16, 2019 at 2:07 pm in reply to: Wireless vs wired head phones

    Wired for me. Ihis one rocks: https://www.amazon.ca/Basstyle-TH-5001-Professional-Headphones-Monitor/dp/B01N1ULEEH

    Comfortable, lock-able wire, and oh so durable!

  • egan

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    July 9, 2019 at 1:05 pm in reply to: Netflix and chill (while being productive)

    I like listening to audiobooks during chill times and in bed. A great way to fill in those idle moments!

  • egan

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    July 2, 2019 at 3:10 pm in reply to: Contracted Fingers

    My brother, worse off than me, suffers this too. He wears these flat hand swim paddles. Botox too.

  • egan

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    July 2, 2019 at 1:22 pm in reply to: Constipation

    Same for me. I take Magnesium, drink plenty of water, eat a high fibre breakfast bar on days I hope to go, and always. have porridge for breakfast zapped by my careaids. An apple too. Hope that heLps!

    Also consider switching probiotics… “Align” is great.

  • egan

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    June 25, 2019 at 2:34 pm in reply to: Molded Ankle Bracers

    I wear them. Have been for years ever since I noted that my feet were starting to curl. They’re really helpful! Plus the added weight of the plastic helps root your feet to your chair’s footrests.

    Add on a set of ankle weights, swing out the footrests, and you’ve got a leg extension exercise. Great for my thighs!

  • egan

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    March 20, 2019 at 3:14 pm in reply to: Using a computer with limited arm control/strength

    I too spend a lot of time in front of my desktop, doing Internet stuff, gaming, watching videos, etc. No pain, but plenty of eye strain. I use eyedrops every night, use an eyelid cleanser, and take lutein. Also follow the 20-20 rule! Every 20 minutes, take a 20 sec break from the screen.

  • egan

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    March 20, 2019 at 2:25 pm in reply to: Supplements and pre-workout

    Ah cool! I mght just be adding another to my mix.

    I used to go to the gym back in college (years ago) and always took a protein bar after.

  • egan

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    March 20, 2019 at 1:40 pm in reply to: Supplements and pre-workout

    Uh, what are BCAAs? I take a score of supplements daily (Omega, Magnesium, B-12, Vitamin E & D, Lutein, and CoQ10), but that’s new to me.

  • egan

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    July 16, 2019 at 7:58 pm in reply to: Netflix and chill (while being productive)

    Long (20= Hr) fantasy novels mainly. Audible.com rocks!