How do you deal with dry eyes?

Posted by maryy @maryy, Jun 10, 2019

I have dry eyes due to sjogren's syndrome. Does anyone else deal with dry eyes?

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@valmara

Sounds bad. I've never heard of that condition myself but I hope you find some relief!!

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Thank you. It is better than it was when I first got it!

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Has anyone tried Low Dose Naltrexone eye drops?

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@rarelybees2889

Do you have joint damage and arthritis issues?

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In Nov. of 2922 I developed an itchy rash on my legs, arms, torso and head. I also got severe joint pain in my knees, hips, elbows, lower back, ankles, and fingers. I had just finished a 6 week course of dual antibiotics for a wound infection. I was seen by an infectious disease specialist who took one look at my rash and told me I had psoriatic arthritis. Gave me a dose pak and the rash and itching disappeared. The pain didn’t and I’m finally getting a skin biopsy in 2days to confirm. I’m in so much pain I can barely walk. I’m pretty sure my past Covid infections have triggered this autoimmune disease.

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The dry eyes have you tried soaking 2 round cosmetic pads in wh itch hazel and covering each eye then laying back for 15 minutes?

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@lioness

@maryy I have dry eyes Dr told me to get Systain drops out in 3 x a day also I have glaucoma use a drop at night of Latanoprist drops

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Has anyone heard of IPL?

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I have dry eyes due to pseudo Exfoliation glaucoma and PMR Pednisone 15 mg.

Have Zorcolamine/Timolol for glaucoma and Ilube and Hycon Extra OTC for the dry eye. Awaiting vitrectomy to replace the dislocation of IOL caused by pseudo Exfoliation glaucoma.

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Hi. I saw your post about dry eyes. I have a few things going on but when I got eczema I learned dry eyes are part of a vitamin A deficiency and a few other things. Sea buckthorn oil and omegas are biggest help.
Whole food vitamins instead of man made are easier to digest n more effective.
Thyroid failure can play a part too. Because of vitamin deficiencies. Homeopathic sue drops work great-no side effects like Rx.
Get rid of any not organic. Food, personal use things like lotions/soaps.
Get a water filter, reverse osmosis, gravity feed. U can take it anywhere 🙂
My eyes haven’t felt better.
Also check fr food sensitivities.
I developed two after a nasty Rx drug effected my gut health. Now I can’t get balanced.
A good medical grade probiotic ( I use Dr Arthur Andrews AMD). It’s th only one of 2 that even work. Th other choice is a soil based probiotic.

As th body gets balanced use digestive enzymes to get th most out of food / supplements 🙂. Stay away from pharmaceuticals except in a dire emergency. I study homeopathic, natural and Ayurvedic remedies exclusively n feel th best ever since my spine/ joint degeneration 🙂🇺🇸✝️

Best of Luck

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@smernigegm

In Nov. of 2922 I developed an itchy rash on my legs, arms, torso and head. I also got severe joint pain in my knees, hips, elbows, lower back, ankles, and fingers. I had just finished a 6 week course of dual antibiotics for a wound infection. I was seen by an infectious disease specialist who took one look at my rash and told me I had psoriatic arthritis. Gave me a dose pak and the rash and itching disappeared. The pain didn’t and I’m finally getting a skin biopsy in 2days to confirm. I’m in so much pain I can barely walk. I’m pretty sure my past Covid infections have triggered this autoimmune disease.

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I’m sorry. I have same symptoms and severe neuropathy. It’s a race witch hurts worse any day.
I’m finding holistic help th most effective. Try to ditch as many Rx as u can. It’s th main cause of most arthritic conditions. Acidic ph with a poss. Gene mutation.
These then stop th thyroid n festive responses and th liver can’t effectively make th hormone conversions so hormones get unbalanced too. Been going down this road 40+ yrs n didn’t know it.
Detoxify by cleaning up food/ water to organic only.
Pharmaceuticals acidify th ph n arthritis takes off bad. Antibiotics throw off th bodies abilities to use zinc, D3 n calcium. Th calcium gets dumped because th body needs zinc, magnesium ( all but oxide) n potassium, along with D3.
Use a sunlight lamp if u can’t get sun. Vital to energize cells.
We are batteries n need to b charged especially when sick.
Study holistic remedies, organic meals n drinks to solve issues. FOOD is medicine.
FOOD can change DNA. I’ve read this so many times as my docs kept saying “we don’t know what causes arthritis “.
Now, I know.
Adrenal fatigue from stress n toxic body is actually a killer. My adrenals quit around 2010. I’m STILL trying to fix it.
Only started to educate myself extensively in 2017.
I would quit all meds but my neuropathy pain is way off th charts.
Anything to feed th body, mind( meditation), and spirit will heal.
Healing music helps too.
Some is free online.
I learned meditation in about 2 weeks when I was military. It’s helped me in so many ways since🙂
When arthritis starts th thyroid quits. Find a good functional medicine Dr.
They’re a huge help🙂
Love yourself. Healing does happen.
Blessings n Prayers 💕🇺🇸✝️

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@libertyusa

Yes, Bruder seems a bit pricey, but seems to work. Also, when I gently washed it as directed, somehow the properties seemed to change a little, so I always test the heat carefully before applying. Dr. also suggested "OCuSOFT Lid Scrub plus Platinum" eyelid cleanser. But I believe it is because he said I had some blepheritis (which was a surprise to me). However, whenever I used it, it stung my eyes, so I discontinued it. (BTW, is it OK to use brand names? or should we not do so?).

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Hi Libertyusa.
I’ve had a nasty eye experience fr a few yrs running after camping by a river and forgot my contacts.
Sulpher based spa helps a ton.
Daily baby shampoo n a q-tip to wash lids is a Godsend.
At night I use castor oil on lashes ( antibacterial).
Makes lashes grow too.
Good luck, feel better

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@lmill7

I’m sorry. I have same symptoms and severe neuropathy. It’s a race witch hurts worse any day.
I’m finding holistic help th most effective. Try to ditch as many Rx as u can. It’s th main cause of most arthritic conditions. Acidic ph with a poss. Gene mutation.
These then stop th thyroid n festive responses and th liver can’t effectively make th hormone conversions so hormones get unbalanced too. Been going down this road 40+ yrs n didn’t know it.
Detoxify by cleaning up food/ water to organic only.
Pharmaceuticals acidify th ph n arthritis takes off bad. Antibiotics throw off th bodies abilities to use zinc, D3 n calcium. Th calcium gets dumped because th body needs zinc, magnesium ( all but oxide) n potassium, along with D3.
Use a sunlight lamp if u can’t get sun. Vital to energize cells.
We are batteries n need to b charged especially when sick.
Study holistic remedies, organic meals n drinks to solve issues. FOOD is medicine.
FOOD can change DNA. I’ve read this so many times as my docs kept saying “we don’t know what causes arthritis “.
Now, I know.
Adrenal fatigue from stress n toxic body is actually a killer. My adrenals quit around 2010. I’m STILL trying to fix it.
Only started to educate myself extensively in 2017.
I would quit all meds but my neuropathy pain is way off th charts.
Anything to feed th body, mind( meditation), and spirit will heal.
Healing music helps too.
Some is free online.
I learned meditation in about 2 weeks when I was military. It’s helped me in so many ways since🙂
When arthritis starts th thyroid quits. Find a good functional medicine Dr.
They’re a huge help🙂
Love yourself. Healing does happen.
Blessings n Prayers 💕🇺🇸✝️

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There are some meds I can’t just stop taking: hypertension, depression, diuretic, cardiac, etc. I have never been able to tolerate sun due to a 40 year period of migraine. You have some very good advice for others and much food for thought. Thanks!

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