In this episode, we dive into a compelling personal journey that began with a simple need for reading glasses but soon revealed a hidden medical mystery. It all started in 2019 when, despite a lifetime of perfect 20/20 vision, our guest noticed subtle yet concerning issues: clumsiness in the kitchen, difficulty reaching for items, and the appearance of a strange head tilt during her Zoom calls. Seeking answers, she visited various optometrists, all of whom attributed her symptoms to aging. Despite trying multiple glasses prescriptions, her symptoms persisted, leaving her feeling dismissed and frustrated.
Unwilling to accept the age-related explanation, she embarked on a long journey for answers. After seeing a chiropractor with no results and fearing something more serious, she enrolled in a perimenopause study led by Dr. Lisa Mosconi, hoping it might shed light on her condition. The study cleared her of cognitive decline, yet her symptoms remained, and she began to fear a neurological cause. Eventually, she secured a visit to a neuro-ophthalmologist, who quickly diagnosed her with fourth nerve palsy—a condition impairing the function of a specific eye muscle. The cause? A tumor pressing on the nerve, which had gone undetected for years.
This episode explores the challenges of advocating for one’s health, especially when dismissed due to age or unfamiliarity with specific symptoms. Join us as we uncover how persistence, self-advocacy, and a bit of luck finally led to an answer.
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