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Sudden inability to focus, dizziness, double vision: Is it a stroke?
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Sep 16, 2023 | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
@sb4ca, I agree with @jenniferhunter that this may be something that needs immediate medical attention. It sounds like this may have been happening for a few days. Have you been able to reach a medical professional?
To recognize the warning signs of stroke, Mayo Clinic's Dr. Meschia says remember the acronym, BE FAST:
B stands for balance. Watch for the sudden loss of balance.
E stands for eyes. Vision loss in one or both eyes is a warning sign.
F stands for face. Facial droop or if the face looks uneven is a sign of stroke.
A stands for arm, but it can be sudden weakness of an arm or leg.
S stands for speech, including trouble speaking, slurring words or difficulty understanding speech.
T stands for time. This represents both noting the time the symptoms occur and reducing the time it takes to receive medical care by calling 911.
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-qa-podcast-world-stroke-day-know-the-warning-signs-take-action/
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I talked with a doctor on Friday about how bad the infection got. I brought up the dizziness that came with the infection. He was on the fence whether I needed to get IV Valtrex because I got it on 3-4 dermaforms. It is only when I try to watch TV that I get, what I've learned is actually side by side vision, vs double vision. On downward glaze it's fine and the dizziness only happens when I get up or look side to side. I think it's from a horizontal ocular weakness. It seems much worse in the morning. It's rare though not uncommon to get a cranial ocular nerve palsy after a bad ocular zoster infection and I had it bilaterally. Because I have a primary immune deficiency, it's not unusual for me to get odd or atypical presentations. I honestly don't feel it's a sign of stroke. I've never had hypertension and my weight is less than ideal plus I had a brain MRI about a month ago. I see my neurologist on Monday. But if something declines, I will be the first person to call 911. I was hoping to find people who may have had this happen to them. I very much appreciate your concern and promise I'll update by later Monday. Thank you again