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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / April 2005I'm whining now
Over the last week or two I have had times when - after climbing the stairs to the bedrooms or things like that - I would have my peripheral vision whited out for up to 30 seconds. I always just sat down or laid down and it quickly passed and I never gave it another thought. Yesterday in church, minding my own business, the vision in my right eye went haywire. It was like the vertical and horizontal holds both went klabluey at the same time. Not the whole vision, just the edges from the right eye. It lasted about 15 minutes and scared me a little so I had Bob take me in to the ER. They said no, it was not stroke and made me an early morning appointment for today at the opthamologist. Well, she climbed inside the eye for awhile and set up camp (well - okay, not really, but it felt that way). After her overlong examination, she said there was absolutely nothing wrong with either eye except for the mild straiation that the doc had seen six months ago. She has initiated a stroke accessment workup. I go on the 7th for a contrast CAT scan and then a carotid ultrasound. The opthamologist said she suspected it was a TIA. Now I have to hit the internet for some research. Just thought I'd keep everyone up to date on why I'm not in here typing too often. DeeTee (wondering what's goin' on) ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ Oh wow. Your eye dr did the right thing. They couldnt get you in today or even tomorrow? That was scary for you, I know it would have been for me. Go rest and take it easy and try to just close your eyes. RhondaM > Over the last week or two I have had times when - after climbing the > stairs to the bedrooms or things like that - I would have my peripheral [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ > ________________________________ My carotid scan is this Friday. So they're moving pretty quickly on it. It's seldom that the military medical machine works this fast. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > Oh wow. Your eye dr did the right thing. They couldnt get you in today or > even tomorrow? That was scary for you, I know it would have been for me. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >> http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ >> ________________________________ {{{{{{{{{{{{{{ DeeTee }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} DeeTee, sure hoping it turns out to be nothing serious! My first thoughts after reading your post were I wonder if this could be some type of migraine going on. I remember someone else (maybe Gary Z?) having this type of stuff in the past and we discussed it. You might want to try googling it to see if you can find the discussion. Praying it's not any sign of a stroke at all! How's your blood pressure been lately? Donna G My daughter told me last week that she had developed a "strobe light" in one of her eyes, on the outside of the eye. She sees it when eyes are open or closed. The opthamologist found nothing that he could diagnose but told her to come back in three weeks. Strange, huh! Gwen > {{{{{{{{{{{{{{ DeeTee }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Donna G gwen, i had the strobe light years ago. she should have a thorough exam, which i did, and was told i was fine. it eventually went away. it was creepy to still have those lights flashing even when my eyes were closed. dee tee, yikes! i'm betting it's nothing, but i'm glad you'll get some quick answers. must be scary though. diane My MIL used to have something call optic migraines -- no headache but she couldn't see. Wonder if that is what is going on. Duckie > My daughter told me last week that she had developed a "strobe light" in one > of her eyes, on the outside of the eye. She sees it when eyes are open or [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> >>Donna G  Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) I had these optice migraines while going through some heavy stress a few years ago, the doc said they were harmless but very annoying none the less. Cooly > My MIL used to have something call optic migraines -- no headache but > she couldn't see. Wonder if that is what is going on. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >>> >>> Donna G Hope so. So far - knock on wood!!!!!! - I have never had it happen to me while driving or operating heavy machinery....oh, wait, I don't operate heavy machinery. Anyway, it had better not happen when driving. Losing my independence would be just the last straw. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > My MIL used to have something call optic migraines -- > no headache but she couldn't see. Wonder if that is what is going on. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >>> >>>Donna G > {{{{{{{{{{{{{{ DeeTee }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Donna G (((((((((((((((((((((deetee))))))))))))))))))))))))) how frightening for you, sweetie. eye things really can be so scary, i know. i get migraine auras periodically. sometimes, no headache follows. i'm not sure that "whiteout" describes migraine auras though. but then, mine might not be the norm, because mine are more like looking through a drop of water anywhere on a camera lens, but more prismatic, almost like a rainbow spiral staircase that vibrates (not sure that even captures the image well enough for you). they can last anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours (mostly, around 20-30 minutes for me). an opthamologist, who just happened to be handy for me to pop in to see during the middle of one episode, said my migraine aura episode was caused by temporary vascular constriction. well, it might be scary how quickly they are moving on this, but i'm glad that they are moving quickly for your sake, hon. means you'll find out what is going on sooner, rather than later. and hopefully, it turns out to be something simple and with nothing dire or depressing about it. lighting a candle for a good outcome to all the testing and tucking you in my prayerful thoughts. kate Fantastic. With the three medications I take for it, I am running 129/59 daily. And I have had no headaches whatsoever. Every now and then I'll get a one second piercing pain in the left temple, but it doesn't come often and it's not more than a second in duration. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > {{{{{{{{{{{{{{ DeeTee }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Donna G Hi Deetee, > Fantastic. With the three medications I take for it, I am > running 129/59 daily. And I have had no headaches whatsoever. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 > http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ Distorted vision like that is why I stopped driving. The opthalmologist said it was a silent migraine (acephalgic migraine) caused in my case by low blood sugar & stress. I get the pain in the temples occasionally also. This website explains the different types of eye migraines. http://www.relieve-migraine-headache.com/eye-migraines.html Sending Good Thoughts, {{{{ Diana }}}} GramPaHugs, Alex, -- Any information is included for informational or entertainment purposes only, is based on my personal experiences & is an expression of my opinion. **************************************************** * Love radiating from 45.10n x 93.30w M/SP Mn * <a href="http://home.mn.rr.com/apbiii">AOL Click</a> * <a href="http://grampahugs.ath.cx/">AOL Click</a> **************************************************** Wow - what a lot of info. Thanks, Alex. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > Hi Deetee, > [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > * <a href="http://grampahugs.ath.cx/">AOL Click</a> > **************************************************** DeeTee, Can you give us an update on how it went so far. Did you have the carotid scan on Fri and do you know any results yet. Keep us posted when you can, ok, we do care. SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo Thank you! I had the scan and the tech said there were no problems. Then, yesterday - out of the blue - the clinic called and said the vascular surgeon wanted to see me within the week (I have an appointment on Monday afternoon). She didn't know why he wanted the appointment, but he's already ordered another scan for March of next year. I'm hoping he just wants to say we found nothing significant, but we need to monitor you. Then next Thursday I have the cat scan. Other than a few shots of pain to the side of the head now and then, I've been fine. My right eye still feels weak, but the opthamologist said it was fine so I'm not going to worry too much. That's where we are right now. Bob and I are driving up to Columbus for exploration May 26-31st. There had better be okays from all the docs!!! DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > DeeTee, > > Can you give us an update on how it went so far. Did you have the carotid > scan on Fri and do you know any results yet. Keep us posted when you can, > ok, we do care. I hope they don't find anything serious that is causing this. I hope they keep a watch on you. I hope the cat scan goes well. (Do you think the cat will stay still for the scan. LOL) I hope you enjoy your trip to Columbus. Have a safe trip there and back. Keep us posted to how it is going. SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > Thank you! I had the scan and the tech said there were no problems. > Then, yesterday - out of the blue - the clinic called and said the [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >> scan on Fri and do you know any results yet. Keep us posted when you can, >> ok, we do care. {{{{{{{{{{{{{DeeTee}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Wow, DeeTee, sure hope that all is well and that the call from the neurologists office doesn't mean anything too serious. Let us know how things go tomorrow! Until then, sending prayers for a good report!!! Donna G So, how did the appointment go today??? Did the doctor have any answers for you? Inquiring minds---you know! Donna G The doctor was caught up in surgery, but his assistant saw me. Quite thorough, too. She said that if they had done the test just as an annual screening, they'd have called with the diagnosis. But since they're investigating a specific incident, they wanted to be more thorough....and she was! What's more, she really listened to me. She got concerned when I told her my left leg is the one that "goes away" on me. We went over every possible nuance of what happens when it does that. [oh - forgot to say, "mild bilateral carotid disease, consistent with patient's age"] She was especially concerned because if the deposits are ulcerative, they'll break off in tiny pieces and float up to the brain so TIAs are possible. AND since it was my right eye and my left leg (although it didn't bother me the day my eye did its thing), that would indicate the right carotid. It seems that the right carotid works for the right side of the face and the left side of the body and the left just the opposite. So now there's yet another doctor waiting for the results of the CAT scan this Thursday. Thanks for remembering and asking. I would've reported in, honest! DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > So, how did the appointment go today??? Did the doctor have any answers > for you? Inquiring minds---you know! > > Donna G Wow. Sounds like you found a great angel in that assistant. Waiting for news on that test on Thursday. Duckie > The doctor was caught up in surgery, but his assistant saw me. Quite > thorough, too. She said that if they had done the test just as an annual [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >> >>Donna G Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) Well, the faster they move the less time to worry ;-) I hope they sort it out soon - sounds very nervewracking Thinking good houghts for ya! Skip > My carotid scan is this Friday. So they're moving pretty quickly on it. > It's seldom that the military medical machine works this fast. [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > >> http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ > >> ________________________________ With heart stuff you get to move straight to the head of the line. Duckie > My carotid scan is this Friday. So they're moving pretty quickly on it. > It's seldom that the military medical machine works this fast. > > DeeTee You will be in my thoughts. Sounds like you are getting a good check up though. debbie m. http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/angels1/ > Over the last week or two I have had times when - after climbing the stairs > to the bedrooms or things like that - I would have my peripheral vision [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ > ________________________________ I had one of those "baby strokes" about twelve years ago. They kept me in the hospital for five days, because sometimes it will happen again. It didn't, so they sent me home. No problems except for a slight weakness in my left arm. Take care. Don't worry. Relax. Enjoy the rest. Meditate if you care to. You'll do just fine. Renee "There is no end of things in the heart." Michael Connelly this happens to me frequently. my opthamologist gave it a name - can't remember what it was - but it meant silent migraines - migraines with no pain he says nothing wrong the eye that he can do so for me to go back to my primary she ordered an mri which came back normal, and it still happens a couple times a month i find if i get in a dark room and close my eyes, it will go away after about 30 minutes - they've lasted that long only difference is now i'm getting real migraines with this , or what they're treating as migraines cause they don't know what else it is hope they figure out your problem and get it taken care of !! these things can be scary DeeTee: This could be "ocular migraine" which is something I've had for years. It can come on when I'm moving around or just sitting watching TV or reading. There is no rhyme or reason to it. Mine used to be a grey out of my side vision. Then it turned into things like this^^^^^^^^^ waving around and jumping all over the vision. If I lay down flat for 15 mins to half an hour it goes away. Someimes I have a dull headache for a few hours afterward. I had all the tests for the bad stuff and it turned out to be this and they can't give me a good reason why. I hope you can get to the bottom of it because it really is scary. Will be waiting to hear what your tests find. Ann (((((((DeeTee)))))) aw, I hate it that you have something else going on now. My dad had strange things going on with his vision about 20 years ago. Eventually they determined he had a small, benign tumor growing between his pituatary gland and the optic nerve. Somehow they went in through the nose, removed the tumor and packed a bit of tummy fat in there to fill up the space. Fast recovery and no more trouble. I hope yours is taken care of just as easily. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Well just crap. You and my mother will both be wearing a heart monitor soon sounds like. Rest and stay safe. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{DeeTee}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} You have been added to my prayers. First insurance companies attacking everyone and now people's hearts are getting involved. Not Funny or fair. Duckie > Over the last week or two I have had times when - after climbing the stairs > to the bedrooms or things like that - I would have my peripheral vision [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ > ________________________________ Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) Last year I woke up blind in one eye. Later on the same day the vision came back. It turned out to be from a central nerve occlusion. My opthrmologist says he's pretty sure it was from enbrel. The reason being is that he has another patient who has similar problems. I also had numerous eye inflammations. I am now on Humira and so far I have had no eye problems. Barb C. in FL > Over the last week or two I have had times when - after climbing the > stairs to the bedrooms or things like that - I would have my peripheral [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ > ________________________________ When my ophthalmologist was deciding between Remicade and Enbrel -- he found a colleague who found when treating JRA patients, they had bouts of Iritis on Enbrel when they had not had them before but the same was not true of Remicade. So my ophthalmologist called my former RD and told him the choice was to be Remicade. Before Remicade I had been on Gold and then Arava. The Arava wasn't holding and preventing Iritis bouts so we knew we needed to add another medication. At least the ophthalmologist knew we needed to add another medication besides prednisone. That is why it was a former RD. Duckie > Last year I woke up blind in one eye. Later on the same day the vision came > back. It turned out to be from a central nerve occlusion. My opthrmologist [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] >>http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ >>________________________________ Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) i had many bouts of iritis when i was on the humira - but never connected the two - has any one else had this problem??? kandi |
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