I asked the doc why I must have that needle in my eye,
“It’s plain to see!” he said to me, “and here’s the reason why!”
“You have an eye condition: macular degeneration.”
“Why do I have this?” I replied. “What is the explanation?”
No pause or hesitation for that doctor’s quick reply:
“Because you are on Prolia, and that’s the reason why!”
“Oh my gosh” I thought at once, “Now I will have to choose!”
“My vision or my backbone; Oh, which one could I lose?”
Awake for hours, I made the choice: my bones would have to go.
I didn’t get my Prolia shot, the rest, I guess, you know!
Soon after, in a flood of pain, three vertebrae were shot!
Life as I knew it ended, right there on the spot!
No more driving, no more travel, just a lot of pain!
My active life cut with a knife — and sent right down the drain!
Not long afterwards I learned I’d got bad information.
And why the doctor said those words? I have no explanation.
(Just in case you're wondering, this condition of the eyes,
Is because of osteoporosis; but I was too late wise!)
November 25, 2022
Dedicated to Dr. Timothy Flood, whose disastrously inaccurate information not only left me disabled and in pain but which also inspired this verse! I understand he may now be retired, and not a moment too soon!
https://www.illinoisretina.com/providers/timothy-flood-md-facs/