I went to the eye doctor today because I have been noticing my vision decreasing. I wasn't too worried..most people my age have glasses or contacts and I have nothing but I am on Plaquenil, which has a small percentage side effect that you can get this eye disease and lose your eye sight. So, I didn't want to take any chances and went in. I did the vision field test, and I scored perfectly so they were not concerned the drug has affected my eyes or given me the eye disease which was a relief!
However, they noticed that my pupils are not reacting to light which is very abnormal. This is usually the case in people who have had some sort of brain damage or are brain dead. Something like my neurons aren't connecting correctly to my eyes or something? (I didn't understand it very clearly) She said something like how I could have had a small stroke and not even known it. (WEIRD and SCARY, I know!) I started freaking out a little, but she said it wasn't something to really worry about and that I am getting referred to a Neron doctor to look into it a little more.
There is this little scare in the back of my mind that the Lupus could have spread to my brain. (This is totally only in my head...no doctors have confirmed this or even gave me that idea!) I really just don't understand what else could be wrong with my brain.
So anyways....my appointment isn't until August, and I'm sure it is nothing, but if you could still pray for me to stay sane these next few months and not over react. And also, to have positive news when I do visit the specialist in August. Thank You!
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