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Autologous serum eye drops

Started by Sharon, October 23, 2017, 02:39:43 PM

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Sharon

Anybody using these drops?
They're made with your own blood.
In dry eye forums they are seeing amazing results with these!
Wonder if they would work for us?

(Nothing I've tried so far has helped me including Restasis and plugs)
Sjogren's (+ RA): positive ANA, RNP, RNP-A, APCA. Severe eye dryness + inflammation, multiple sensitivities and allergic reactions, fatigue. 
ORENCIA, Restasis, Anti-inflammatory diet, Vit. D & C, Ubiquinol 100mg, Omega 3....

WhatYouSjo

I haven't personally used autologous serum eye drops, but my ophthalmologist mentioned that other SS patients she sees have found success with them. The SS Foundation has a page on it, and at least one study has found beneficial results. If my dry eye symptoms weren't well-controlled with Restasis and Xiidra, I would certainly look into it.
Seronegative male diagnosed 2014. Using generic Plaquenil, Restasis, Xiidra, low-carb diet, moderate exercise, select supplements, helminthic therapy, & LDN. My treatment regimen

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Sharon

Many thanks WhatYouSjo!
These drops are a pain to have prepared (every 5 weeks in a hospital far from the city)
and are expensive, but I'm getting desperate enough to consider it!
Sjogren's (+ RA): positive ANA, RNP, RNP-A, APCA. Severe eye dryness + inflammation, multiple sensitivities and allergic reactions, fatigue. 
ORENCIA, Restasis, Anti-inflammatory diet, Vit. D & C, Ubiquinol 100mg, Omega 3....