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Thank you, that's reassuring. Glad to hear everything went well at your appointment x

I I've heard the injections aren't as bad as they sound and it's the thought of it which worse than the actual procedure. I hope this was the case for you and that you're ok x

How did your appointment go? I hope you don't mind me asking, I have a referral appointment next week (5 months after being referred) and I'm so anxious about it x

I have been on Sertraline for a few years now and they don't seem to have any negative impact on my glucose levels. I was told that symptoms could get worse initially but would pass when your body gets used to them. I personally was very lucky and didn't get any side effects and my anxiety was...

Thank you so much for this information, much appreciated x

Thank you for this information, very helpful. Is it usu Thank you for posting this information, it was an interesting read. Is it usually when you reach the PDR stage that treatment is needed? I know everyone is different but was just hoping for an indication of at what stage treatment is...

Ah yes, I'm familiar with this info. It's quite a daunting thought isn't it. If it helps though, people say the injections really aren't that bad, it's more the thought of it that's taumatic not the actual prodecure (which is apparently over in seconds). I do hope everything goes well for you...

I'm not sure what you found (no link is showing) but in my experience the internet isn't always the best place to seek reassurance. I usually find forums like this much more helpful

Yes this is reassuring to hear, thank you!

I'm sorry to hear that. How are you feeling about having the treatment? Hopefully it will stabilise things for you and you won't need anything further doing Hopefully other members who have experienced similar can help give us some hope and advice x

A question for anyone who has had treatment for retinopathy or maculopathy please, at what stage of the diagnosis did you require treatment? How much treatment did you need and has it been successful? I have an appointment in a few weeks time (referred in Jan) and I'm starting to worry again so...

Thank you, it really does help hearing of positive experiences and I'm finding this forum really helps too, I don't feel quite so alone. I'm praying nothing has changed since last time (January 2020) as the thought of treatment terrifies me and makes me very anxious! Again I appreciate your...

Just an update. I received my results this morning and I am being referred again The information on the letter was the same as before (right eye R1 M0, left eye R1 M1) so I'm praying that nothing has changed since last time and this is just a precautionary measure

Thank you for your reassuring reply. I've read a few of your comments on other eye related posts and have found them to be of some comfort over recent days. I'm not sure if you have medical training in this field or if you speak from experience but your knowledge has been very helpful so thank...

Thank you for your reply. Yes I have noticed that my levels have been affected lately. I'm trying my best to keep them in range but like you said, it's so hard with additional stress & anxiety Thank you again for taking the time to reply, I appreciate you trying to reassure me x