Some months ago I wrote in (on behalf of a colleague) regarding a recently post-partum mom that was exhibiting severe visual disturbances.  Her OB worked her up; found nothing and sent her to an Opthomologist.  He told her it was a related to lactation and she had to wean to regain her normal vision.  He said he had seen this only a few times in his career but that was that.  The OB has a LC in his office and she didn't think this sounded right.  I spoke w/ an ednocrinologist & pathologist (both patients of mine) and they agreed that this just sounded strange. I even talked to one of our brilliant Neonatologist (who quickly said she has MS).  At the urging of the LC (from the OB office) the mom was sent to a neurologist for a work up.  The neurologist dx'd her w/ MS, told her to keep on breastfeeding.  I believe the OB did send a copy of the report to the eye doc but I'd have to ck. on that.  I don't know what meds she is on but just wanted to let you all know how this
 shaked out.  Cudos to Mary Ellen Rhodes RN, IBCLC and her employer (The OB).  
Shalom,
Suzanne Bowes RN, IBCLC
Medford, OR



       
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