Tracking, focusing issues

[Klah]

I have had PMR for almost 4 years. Down to 4m with the help of Actemra. First time ever I had a problem focusing or tracking the reading of a phone number. Same problem now, tonight. Almost feels similar to when you have looked for a moment at the bright sun, then have to re-focus. Don’t notice any visuals except when trying to read. Anyone?

[SheffieldJane]

There is a kind of migraine type feeling to my head and eyes. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to experience that sort of dazzled feeling. I have had it with an actual migraine during pregnancy. Being a worrier though, I would be scrolling through Actemra side effects and be on the alert for any worsening of eye symptoms because of GCA. 4 mgs is pretty good going. I don't really understand how Actemra helps with reduction yet. If I do have Aortic Stenosis it is a drug that may be considered . Not sure why but I'll find out. Hope it goes as mysteriously as it came. Most things do, don't they?

[Klah in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thank you for your reply. The Actemra attacks the iL6 cryotines and kills some of them off (the cause of the inflammation). Prednisone also has a lot of weird side effects.

I have always been on alert for GCA...have read the posts over the years about the blindness.

I would rush into the eye doctor, but I do not have access to a eye doctor until I get home mid-December. Guess I will just keep an eye on it. It doesn’t sound like cataracts I don’t think...?

[SheffieldJane in reply to Klah]

Cataracts are often not symptomatic until they are quite advanced. I have them apparently. They caused my grandma's blindness but now it is a straight forward operation. It's too soon for treatment for mine, my optician found them. Very matter of fact about it. I was quite shocked. I think it would be more like a veil obscuring your vision.

[Klah in reply to SheffieldJane]

I agree. Thank you.