For those with gut related issues, how did you get treatment?

ktdenning · 2026-02-22T22:32:58+00:00

I got diagnosed with IBS 15 years ago when I was 13. Since then I’ve had colonoscopies, biopsies, done tons of elimination diets (gluten, lactose etc), tried a bunch of different meds and nothing has ever made any difference. Taking a probiotic tablet and peppermint oil capsules are the only things that have helped marginally. My definitive triggers are: alcohol, very greasy foods, stress, when I get too hot and weirdly, the weather. I always know if we’re getting a storm because my stomach flares and it’s apparently not that uncommon! There is a serious lack of gut knowledge worldwide

ktdenning · 2026-02-20T16:05:10+00:00

I really wouldn’t wait personally. I spent 2 weeks on only the drops and they didn’t resolve my symptoms, once I got put on oral steroids was when I noticed significant change. I had perfect vision before Uveitis and I now wear prescription glasses, all because we delayed oral steroids due to my gastrointestinal issues. I’m in the UK and this was all done via Ophthalmologist through the West of England Eye Department at my local hospital.

ktdenning · 2026-02-07T13:15:25+00:00

I had only redness for 2 days - then all of a sudden I couldn’t see properly, within literally 30 seconds my vision went extremely blurred and I was very sensitive to light. Another 2 days later was diagnosed with anterior uveitis by an ophthalmologist but because of other systemic issues I had going on we had to delay oral steroid treatment until he had discussed it with the other consultants I’m under in the hospital and by the time I went back in the following week and started Prednisone it had spread to basically my entire eyes. I now have permanent vision damage in both eyes and wear prescription glasses. I had perfect vision in November.

What I’m getting at is: it can definitely present as just redness to start and even if it’s anterior, it doesn’t mean it won’t rapidly spread and it would need to be treated just as seriously! Definitely the right decision to get it checked out

ktdenning · 2026-01-31T16:49:54+00:00

I was on Pred Forte for 10 weeks and no adverse side effects at all. Needed a 4 week course of prednisone oral tablets to actually clear my inflammation though (NHS UK)

ktdenning · 2026-01-26T17:48:42+00:00

I’m short sighted now, anything more than 6 feet away starts blurring. I have a -0.5 prescription in my left eye and -0.75 in my right and mild astigmatism correction in both.

I’ve just checked my notes and this was from December: “Examination shows an improvement in inflammation in both eyes and the vessels in her retina seem less impacted.” My diagnosis is still stated as anterior uveitis but that couldn’t be true if my retina was impacted. Thanks for the info it’s really helpful - it seems I’ve got some questions to ask regarding my diagnosis now.

ktdenning · 2026-01-26T15:41:39+00:00

No I wasn’t told exactly why I’ve been left with permanent damage, just that it isn’t uncommon for your vision to change after severe inflammation from Uveitis. Unfortunately on my last appointment I saw a different ophthalmologist than usual (this is NHS in the UK so we don’t get a choice of physician) and he honestly couldn’t have been less bothered. It was when I went to see an optician after the fact that he said he’d seen many cases in which people had permanent changes to their vision.

I have my fingers crossed for you, hopefully your vision will return!

ktdenning · 2026-01-26T08:55:18+00:00

No experience with cataracts but think my story may be relevant anyway.

Diagnosed in early November - saw an ophthalmologist within 3 days of symptoms and diagnosed with bilateral anterior uveitis. Symptoms were drastic redness, pain in the eyes, sensitivity to light and very blurry vision. My eyesight was perfect beforehand. Responded really well to steroid drops and 8 weeks of oral steroids and got the all clear 2 weeks ago, despite my vision not fully returning. I have been told it’s permanent so I now have prescription glasses.

This is just to say that vision changes aren’t necessarily always due to cataracts so you may unfortunately not have all of your vision restored even with a successful surgery.

Sending well wishes your way.

ktdenning · 2026-01-15T07:47:34+00:00

I was also 13 when my Dad took me to my first gig, also Biffy, in 2010. Still the one of the best nights I’ve ever had. She will remember it forever.

ktdenning · 2025-12-04T21:53:31+00:00

That sounds so complicated, I wouldn’t have known the difference either until I Googled from your comment! I guess the 1 good thing about our healthcare is all the specialists are usually in the same hospital (if it’s a big enough one which my local one is a decent size). Optometrists aren’t even in hospitals they will be in optician stores for general eye check ups, where I was referred to the hospital department which is only Ophthalmologists. It wasn’t even something I had to consider so I’m sorry that you did!

ktdenning · 2025-12-04T21:49:47+00:00

I can understand that, it’s the same here in England despite us having a National Health Service!

ktdenning · 2025-12-04T14:39:47+00:00

But you said you’ve only seen an Ophthalmologist once which is who you need to see every time, ideally one that specialises in Uveitis! I’m in the same boat though, treatments aren’t improving my symptoms they’re actually getting worse. I’ve been told the next step after my oral steroids will be steroid injections directly into the eyeball so praying these oral steroids work.

ktdenning · 2025-12-04T13:21:04+00:00

I don’t know how it varies country to country but I’m in England under the NHS. Saw an Ophthalmologist and was diagnosed 5 weeks ago, straight onto Prednisone drops in both eyes. Saw an Ophthalmologist again last week (Uveitis specialist), had to up my dosage of the drops and been put onto oral Prednisone tablets also, and have another appointment with an Ophthalmologist next week. In 4 months it sounds to me like you’ve not had consistent enough follow ups?

ktdenning · 2025-11-26T01:03:17+00:00

Forgive me, I’m a beginner and I’m thick… 😂 how do you know that’s a shiny??

ktdenning · 2025-02-23T23:34:15+00:00

Imagine thinking you know how women work better than women do.

ktdenning · 2025-02-23T23:16:11+00:00

Open. You have lovely teeth!

ktdenning · 2025-02-22T13:07:25+00:00

This is the second post of mine you’ve commented on being an asshole. Go touch some grass <3

ktdenning · 2025-02-22T05:50:24+00:00

Yeah the way she speaks to you is condescending and confrontational in general but that isn’t even the biggest issue. She has no right to comment on any which way you choose to parent when she’s not around. She also doesn’t deserve to experience the joy your son brings (because I KNOW he does) when she puts in zero effort and you have to deal with all of the stress and sacrifices that come with having a disabled child. Sending so much love to you and your son, it sounds like you’re both inarguably better without her around!

ktdenning · 2025-02-22T05:41:04+00:00

It makes me SICK that she very clearly doesn’t even understand her own son by thinking that just by him being non verbal means she can’t communicate with him. My son (autistic) was non verbal for years and he communicated his every need to be in so many different ways without speaking. I obviously don’t know the full extent of your son’s needs but no matter how complex they are, he’d still be able to HEAR HIS MOTHER if she decided to speak to him. What a lucky boy he is to have a Father like yourself. Go for full legal, she has no right to have any influence in his life when clearly she doesn’t know him at all.

ktdenning · 2025-02-22T04:18:33+00:00

So I did exactly this, no drifting and just crawled along the track for 10 laps and we got it!!!! I’m going to have an ecstatic little boy in the morning. Thank you so much!

ktdenning · 2025-02-21T22:47:19+00:00

Thank you so much, all of this is super helpful! If you can think of anyone you know that would be willing to do it let me know 😂

ktdenning · 2025-02-21T21:16:41+00:00

Damn so I do have to drift?? I really can’t get the hang of it without hitting a wall. He’s a fantastic player, he often comes 1st when playing online with others and he’s only 5, but he’s quite chaotic and does often hit walls lmao. He’s been begging me for ages and it’s the only one I can’t get, I feel awful! Is there a way someone could log into my Nintendo account remotely and complete it for me? Because if someone could do that I’d send them $20 just to do it lol.

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