Does anyone get what looks like pimples in their eyelid just above or below the eyelashes? Was wondering if this was a part of the SS
Are you sure it's not a sty? I would not mess with it either way.
Yeah, I was going to say that it sounds like a sty as well. Anita is right, don't mess with anything on your eye. Get it looked at. Stys do seem to come with dry eyes. I'm not sure what causes them however.
Peace and blessings,
~Andrea
I had one and it was an ingrown eyelash. My opthamalogist was able to get it out for me before it got infected.
Maria
Well, there's always Blepharitis.
It goes with Sjogren's a great deal of the time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blepharitis
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/blepharitis/basics/definition/con-20024605
http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/Article/83490
There are three causes of blepharitis: an infection, mites, or more of a chronic condition (which is what I have with Sjogren's).
I treat it with warm compresses, and gentle rubbing to clean my eyes which are crusty and sticky in the mornings.
Keep us posted.
See your doctor if it is red, swells, or seems infected in any way.
Hugs, Elaine
wild and Carolina nailed this one: I learned it on this board a long time ago. During a discussion it was mentioned. I had them several times the year before I was dxed. I actually did try to "pop" the first one. Couldn't get to it. Thank goodness. They do subside...but if remembering correctly, takes a minimum of two weeks. Didn't wear eye makeup during the time.
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A few years ago, I had a clear pimple on the lower eyelid. Then it started to grow and turned red. My ophthalmologist said it wasn't anything to worry about, it wouldn't affect my vision, but I had it removed because it was annoying. She numbed it and burned it off. I didn't feel it at all. About a year later it began to grow back but I was able to pick it off. I told her about it and she said that was okay, it may continue to grow back. Could be what you have.
I had Blepharitis on and off the year before I was diagnosed with Sjogren's. I had to use mupiricin ointment (very carefully) on the eyelids. It eventually cleared up. Now I am exceptionally careful about eyelid care and luckily have not had it for awhile.
After I was diagnosed with Sjogren's I discovered (in my constant reading and research about Sjogren's) that Blepharitis is common in Sjogren's.
If it was me, I would see a doctor for a definite diagnosis. I agree with the others, one does not want to fool around with the eyes. One needs a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.