My mother had an odd experience yesterday. I've been researching it but wanted to see if anyone here has ever heard of anything like this.
She says she had just sit down and closed her eyes. When she opened them the vision in her left eye was tinted purple. She described it as if there was a purple filter over the eye. It was not a spot or blur. It lasted about a minute.
She had taken a Prolia shot a few hours before the incident.
Just before the incident, she picked up a box left by UPS at the door. She did not have to strain to do this, but may be relevant.
Sound familiar to anyone?
We saw a vascular surgeon today. He was not too sure either, because Mom's symptoms are not completely consistent with carotid artery blockage.
So...
He gave her a script for Plavix, and we will be seeing another vascular specialist for a second opinion. The PCP is setting up an appointment with a neurologist and an MRI.
...and we thought May was going to be a light dr. appointment month!
There are conditions where the patient will be unable to make a good decision for themselves, and until they h a v e recovered enough from an event, be sure you see to it that they are transported (kicking and screaming if you will) via paramedics who are qualified to assess an individual. Or use persuasion.
This is just my opinion, but I think there is way too much going overboard on the topic of "It is their choice" if they are competent. At the same time, I would be the first to defend someone's right to dignity, self-determination, and choice about
their own life.
There are, however, exceptions. When a person has a DNR (do not resuscitate) in writing, posted on the refrigerator, etc. it may appear they have made their choice.
But even then, why would one need emergency paramedics, who resuscitate, we ask ourselves? And, did the person execute that document knowing the full extent of it's meaning, we wonder. And, does calling the paramedics cancel the DNR? Etc. etc. etc.
It's complicated, huh.
But it is not on you, New. You tried, and also made your choice. Good job, seeking out the information. You can only do your best!
I think you may be saying that there is a fine line between competence and incompetence that it is dangerous to ignore. I'm sure that's true. And when that day comes, I hope I can count on you, and those on this forum, to help me understand it.
I am not in a position to make medical decisions for my mother. It's her choice. Fortunately, I know she'll tell me right away if something like this happens again.
See a doctor to find out what has happened. I would hurry.
I have also heard of the patient having an "aura" just prior to an epilepsy attack.
Seizures are listed as a side effect of Prolia by injection. Whatever the cause, the symptom should be reported to the physician.
Either way, report it to her doctor. Better safe than sorry.
Will suggest the ophthalmologist.