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Physical Degeneration Apparent in My 30s

Physical Degeneration Apparent in My 30s

  • Below a minimum distance, I cannot resolve the vision of both eyes into a single image, appearing instead as two overlapping images offset at ≈ 5 degrees. When young, this minimum distance was shorter than my nose, two years ago it was greater than the distance at which I read books, currently it is further than the width of my living room.
  • Carpal tunnel/nerve issues - occasional tingling in the hand, arms, and even pectorals; fingers sometimes numb to point of very tips being completely insensate; grip strength limited
  • Ankles continue to weaken, uncertain lateral stability may contribute to developing hitch in gait
  • No longer taking stairs 2 at a time; even appreciating ability to offload some motive or stabilizing force onto arms with handrails.
  • Hangovers worse, occur after less drinking