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Blepharitis??

Started by mollie carey, November 08, 2018, 10:06:23 PM

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mollie carey

#15
November 12, 2018, 10:06:12 PM
why are more prone to mites, because we are so dry? I felt like the extra fine dust glitter may have had mites in it? they store that stuff in warehouse and mites grown all over the dust. Just seems so odd.

Bigleyj

#16
November 12, 2018, 11:44:20 PM
Just a suggestion...my optometrist told me to dip a cotton stick in baby shampoo and use it to clean eye lashes while in shower.  Works quite well.

Jo. 😊
Female, 44 Yrs, Victoria, Australia. 
Diagnosed SJS Nov 2014, diagnosed skin-only Lupus Dec 2014, overactive thyroid medicated since 2011.
plaquenil, carbimazole, escitalopram (esipram), second generation oral saliwell stent, vitamin D.
Came off low dose Valium mid-2015 😀

araminta

#17
November 13, 2018, 02:11:41 AM
Mollie - you can google demodex mites - they are always present on our skin and usually present no problem - they wouldn't have come from a warehouse.  I don't know why they sometimes become a problem.
Dry eyes (MGD), nose, mouth, occasional labyrinthitis,  dry skin , mouth ulcers, constant but fluctuating fatigue, IBS.  Blood tests and Schirmers negative,no Sjogrens dx yet.   Omega 3 algal oil, multivitamins, Evolve eye drops, Xailin eye ointment,  moisturiser (Instituto Espanol 10% urea).

bluegardenia

#18
November 13, 2018, 02:13:33 PM
of course teetree must be diluted!!! the proportion should be one  per cent!!
60,primary sjs, diverticulosis,ibs,atrioventricular blocks 2 degree first type, acid reflux.
omeoprazole, vit c, flack seed, omega 3, b complex, nac,systane ultra, pineapple seeds

SjoGirl

#19
November 24, 2018, 04:48:27 PM
Blepharitis was one of my first symptoms. My eyes were in terrible shape, ruby red, irritated, itchy, and more. I was given meds to take care of it then went on the long nearly five-year journey before I was diagnosed with SjS then a few more years and diagnosed with RA as well (along with Raynauds and a few other items).

I have not had it since then, but I also make sure my eyes are really clean at night. If need be I use a warm compress or warm water in my hands to open the ducts. I use Restasis and taking Evoxac for saliva production seems to add moisture to my eyes.
Raynauds, sero-negative RA, Primary SjS, osteopenia, degenerative disc disease, disc protrusions,stenosis, Carpal tunnel,  poly neuropathy, myoclonus, hiatal hernia, esophagitis, viral infection, Leukopenia. Restasis, Vitamin D, B12, Evoxac, Lanzoprezole, calcium acetaminophen.

deeindiana

#20
November 29, 2018, 12:40:21 AM
Everyone here is talking about red, puffy eyes. My blephatis causes flakes along the edge of my upper eyelashes. It's disgusting! I have to check my face four or five times a day to make sure I don't have dandruff on my eyelashes and eyebrows! Not much swelling or redness. Just itching. Since it is mostly the flaking I thought maybe it was a wrong diagnosis but doc insists it's blephatis. I hate it...
Diagnosed June 2010.
Rheumy at University of Michigan Med Center. Age 63
Difficulty swallowing, fibromyalgia, burning mouth, GERD, anxiety, dry, dry, dry!
Medications: Atenolol, Plaquenil, Zoloft
I am my own worst enemy...

Bigleyj

#21
November 29, 2018, 01:01:00 PM
Same for me Deeindiana  :(
Female, 44 Yrs, Victoria, Australia. 
Diagnosed SJS Nov 2014, diagnosed skin-only Lupus Dec 2014, overactive thyroid medicated since 2011.
plaquenil, carbimazole, escitalopram (esipram), second generation oral saliwell stent, vitamin D.
Came off low dose Valium mid-2015 😀
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