Guest guest Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Hi everyone. Just a quick note to all of you who so graciously took the time to post on the board or e-mail me directly with advice or help about my Plaquenil/eyesight question. I was very ill, and didn't even realize it. I started on Wednesday feeling a bit dizzy, and it progressed into poor vision and depth perception. Woke up Thursday, eyes were a bit better, but my right leg was numb from my hip to my toes. All too weird, and I just chalked it up to RA meds and side effects. WRONG!!! Had I not received e-mails and posts from the group encouraging me to go to the ER immediately, I would probably not have sought out medical treatment until next week. I had called my doc, he was away. I called my Rheumy....still haven't heard back from her. I finally got a bit worried after reading what some of the members had posted or e- mailed, and went to the ER. Had a CAT scan, blood work, etc. No definate diagnosis on what the problem is. My vision has returned, but my leg is still numb. The doc said he felt it was a Neurological issue, and NOT RA related. Hopefully, it won't be long before I can see the specialist. The healthcare system where I am in Canada is run by the government, so quite often people are sent home without even receiving a diagnosis. I'm not bleeding profusely.....I can talk and walk (okay, hobble), so they send you home and give the bed away to the next person who's been waiting for a bed for hours. I am home, I am alive and I am grateful that there are so many wonderful people here that care enough to help. I will post as soon as I find out more. All the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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