I’ve Been Diagnosed with Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC)2
The Day I Felt a Small Sense of Relief After Hearing the Test Results
The other day, I underwent a full series of medical examinations at the hospital.
The results showed that the fluid that had been leaking inside my eye had already stopped.
It wasn’t complete peace of mind, but I did feel a small sense of relief.
To confirm this, I underwent a test that involved the use of a contrast agent.
The procedure involved injecting a contrast dye into a blood vessel and tracking its flow with a camera.
To be honest, I was very nervous both before and during the test.
I had heard that some people feel unwell or experience nausea,
so I was quite anxious on the inside.
Still, I was told that the contrast agent travels through the body’s capillaries in just a few minutes
and is eventually excreted in urine.
As I listened to that explanation,
I couldn’t help but think how remarkable the human body really is.
Personally, I have a fondness for fluorescent colors,
so I found the idea of the contrast agent somewhat intriguing.
Although I remained tense,
watching the process of the examination helped me
gradually come to terms with the situation.
Living With the Side Effects
At the end of the examination, I was prescribed medication to help drain the fluid that had accumulated in my eye.
This medication has side effects,
and I was told that it can cause numbness in the hands and feet.
In reality, the numbness occurs quite frequently.
When it happens, I try to distract myself by moving my body.
To be honest,
it’s not something I can completely ignore.
Still, I try to think of it as a sign that the medication is working,
and each time, I quietly whisper to myself,
“Please heal.”
(Tamaru2go)
