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by Karilyn
Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Constant Iritis
Replies: 6
Views: 7319

Re: Constant Iritis

Laureen, Thank you so much for your input. I know how very frustrating this condition is. I have never heard of acupunture for treatment of this condition. I will do some research on that. Just like everybody else, I just want it to go AWAY. AND NOT COME BACK... EVER!!! I hope that your eyes continu...
by Karilyn
Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Constant Iritis
Replies: 6
Views: 7319

Re: Constant Iritis

Mike, Once again, thank you so much for all of your help. I finally feel some encouragement. This has been such a battle for me. :D :D :D My first bout of iritis actually started 3 years ago while I was living there is Burlington Washington. Born and raised in Seattle and lived in Burlington for the...
by Karilyn
Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Constant Iritis
Replies: 6
Views: 7319

Re: Constant Iritis

Thank you so much for your honesty. That is exactly what I need. Can you recommend one then that would be an excellent option for me and my condition? Coming from Hawaii the West Coast would be the easiest for me. Washington?
Karilyn
by Karilyn
Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Constant Iritis
Replies: 6
Views: 7319

Re: Constant Iritis

Hi Mike, Thank you so much for your quick reply. It is so greatly appreciated. I live in Hawaii ( I know I never get any sympathy)!!! Can you please recommend an excellent specialist for my iritis. I wrote in earlier with my history. I will have to travel, I know that. So I am open to going to wher...
by Karilyn
Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Constant Iritis
Replies: 6
Views: 7319

Constant Iritis

Hi Mike, Thank you so much for your quick reply. It is so greatly appreciated. I live in Hawaii ( I know I never get any sympathy)!!! Can you please recommend an excellent specialist for my iritis. I wrote in earlier with my history. I will have to travel, I know that. So I am open to going to where...
by Karilyn
Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Related Conditions
Topic: HLA B27 and other markers in Uveitis
Replies: 4
Views: 21425

Re: HLA B27 and other markers in Uveitis

Mike, Thank you so much for your very helpful reply. I am so very frustrated with my condition and treatment. I will look into the specialists that you mentioned. Do you know if there are any in the Portland Oregon area? Thank you so much for the helpful sight, I am new to it and find it very comfor...
by Karilyn
Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Constant Iritis
Replies: 1
Views: 3556

Constant Iritis

Hello. My name is Karilyn. I have been dealing with constant iritis for about 3 years now. Over the last two years I only have about 2 weeks inbetween bouts of iritis. I am HLAB27 positive. I have been seeing a rheumatalogist and so far all of the arthritis tests have come back negative. I have had ...
by Karilyn
Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Related Conditions
Topic: HLA B27 and other markers in Uveitis
Replies: 4
Views: 21425

Re: HLA B27 and other markers in Uveitis

I have constant and persistant iritis. I am extremly frustrated as is everyone with this condition. I have had it for 3 years now with very little time inbetween flare ups. I have been on methotrexate, azathioprine, and now give myself injections of embrol. Injections at every two weeks, are not hol...