Fay A. Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi, Folks, Night before last I lost the vision in the lower left eye. This lasted just long enough for me to decide to contact my Physician (10 minutes), but I changed my mind when the vision cleared. What I should have done was go to the ER. I'm okay, but my blood vessles are bursting, and if it happens again I will not delay and will go to the ER. I mention this only because I know I am not the only one here who hates running to the Hospital every time something new crops up. So, if you experience a partial or full loss of vision in one or both eyes, this is a true medical emergency, even if by the time you arrive at the hospital the vision has cleared. The docs will be able to tell if the blood vessel has ruptured, and if anything else needs to be done. They can also tell if you have a partially detached retina, something that is not uncommon in those of us who have had chemo. No playing around with this one, Folks. Blind is not what we want to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Oh fay O I know it stinks to have this happen. What chemo are you on right now? Maybe youre going cytopenic...low wbc count. are you bruising.....have you been coughing? Check your temp. If you have a fever I would take you mycelf. Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 I'm taking Gemzar and Tarceva. I am receiving both Aranesp and Neulasta injections because my white and red cell counts are too low. My cough is horrific, and I do have a nasty sinus infection. I'm taking Levaquin and Diflucan for the sinus infection. This all goes with the territory, but losing my sight, even for only 10 minutes, is something that scares even me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Good gravy, Fay! Thanks for the heads up. That sounds just like my mom...not wanting to rush in unless she really believes it is an emergency. I'm sure this post will strike a cord with some. I'm going to stick it in my little memory file...just in case. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 It's great of you warn everyone about this. I hope there are no further problems with the eyes Fay...blind is definitely what no one wants to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Thanks for the heads up. Hope the eyesight is fully restored now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I second that, Fay. mom attributed 'losing' the ends of the sentences in her book to a headache, and "slept on" what turned out to be a stroke!! thank god, a minor one. vision changes are never to be taken lightly. you're so good to warn us all that that's true, even if things clear up. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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