It can happen all of a sudden..... Blurred vision, loss of color vision, pain when you move your eye(s), trouble seeing to the side, a hole in the center of your vision, flashing lights, and blindness in rare cases.
It’s a common condition of relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis called optic neuritis
It’s a common condition of relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis called optic neuritis
If you have MS, heat can make optic neuritis symptoms flare up -- usually after a hot shower, exercise, fever, a bout of the flu, or the weather. We are having record heat temperatures here, days of 35C-43C, that's 95F-109F, and my optic neuritis has flared.
For those who follow my blog, you know, I have started painting again, as well as mentoring my granddaughter Beep. So....I was really pissed off upset last week when the optic neuritis reared it's ugly head. But, I am not going to let multiple sclerosis beat me!
I decided to paint in black and white, with shades of grey.
The world still looks beautiful to me.
Beep loves this one, and wants to paint one just like it!
Stay tuned to see her creation.
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You are one tough broad, Karen!!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful. I love your determination and love of life, and commitment to Beep and teaching her how to perfect her own gift of painting. Black and White, for now. More later. Darn hot weather I do not blame you for being a bit ----off. HUGS HUGS and love B
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Karen! I like this one too!
ReplyDeleteWell it's a glorious black & white picture. God bless you in your struggle.
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Sigh on the optic neuritis front. I have twice now had double vision to the point where I had NO useful vision at all. Scary - but fortunately temporary.
ReplyDeleteLove your creation - and your gesture of defiance to the beast.
that's truly beautiful! hopeful, too. :) you go, karen, go!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful painting. Love the foliage textures and the brushed sky like a sun flare.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE this one, Karen, and I look forward to seeing Beep's version too!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your loss of vision. But wow - this painting is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you Karen. You must inspire Beep as well as your blog readers. Stay positive.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white, that can be equally as good as colour,( if you look at any quilt,) or painting like yours, those trees are so delicate and really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting. I'm so sorry about your illness Karen.
ReplyDeleteHello Karen, I hope you are feeling better. Your B&W painting is just beautiful. I look forward to seeing Beep;s version too. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteHello Karen!:) You are one tough and determined lady. I like your spirit, and your painting. I hope you are now feeling better.:)
ReplyDeleteIt is OK to be pissed off. You should be. But I so admire how you translate that state into this beauty. You are so strong -- I love what you've done here -- MS can't keep you down. Sending hugs. Looking forward to seeing more of your work and Beeps. And hope it cools down soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and good for you for 'pushing through' ~ not easy ~
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of distant healing reiki hugs ~ xox ~ Thanks for visiting!
Happy Day to you ~ ^_^
awwww karen, you have made it beautiful, so beautiful. i am so glad you shared your story and image here!! i came home today, from the hospital...summers are brutal and i try too hard!!!
ReplyDeletetry to stay well!!!
What a powerful thing to say!
ReplyDeleteWow...so cool, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant, so very clever
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And it does look good.... especially in B&W
ReplyDeleteI could not do a painting like that with my optic nerve doing its proper job! I really have no idea how people manage to paint.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Lovely painting. I know Beep is really enjoying learning an art from you. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about this. Hope the cooler weather to come will ease those symptoms. This is a great painting. It's beautiful in black and white and greys.
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