Re: dry eye OT- Sjogrens

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I called my Rheumy Friday to see about treatment for my Sjogrens and

complained about the price of the Evoxac. The nurse called me back and told

me a couple of things I could try. Of course, drink more water and use eye

drops. She also told me to gargle with a mixture of Milk of Magnesia! I

tried it today and it seems to make a difference. Before gargling, I could

stay outside for 5 minutes without getting the dry throat. After gargling, I

was out for more than 10 minutes and still didn't get as dry as before. I

haven't figured this stuff out yet, has anyone else?

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

Re: [ ] dry eye OT

> Lynn:

>

> You're welcome. I've lost enough of my tear film now that the LiquiTears

> isn't thick enough to give me any relief. The LiquiGel is the only one

> that really makes my eyes feel better. Some days are better than others.

> On good days, I may not use it at all and on bad days, I may use the drops

> several times. I had to quit wearing contacts all together and just wear

> my glasses. I wear a night mask over my eyes while sleeping so the

> ceiling fan doesn't blow into my slightly open, sleeping eyes all night.

>

> I was diagnosed with RA, Fibro & Sjogren's a little over a year ago.

> Because I take Plaquenil (anti-malarial drug) as part of my RA regimen AND

> because of the Sjogren's, I have regular checkups with my optometrist. I

> recently went in and my doctor told me that I've lost a significant amount

> of my tear film. He then suggested an interesting help...he is going to

> insert tiny plastic " T's " at the bottom of my tear ducts to keep less of

> my tears from draining out which will help with the severe dry eye. I'd

> never heard of that before, but it's a simple and painless procedure done

> right in the office.

> Basically, doc said that when the dry eye gets so bad that I'm tired of

> putting drops in my eyes all day long, then that would be the time to do

> the procedure. You might ask your optometrist.

>

> God Bless!

>

> in Texas

>

> lindacaimi@... wrote:

> Thanks , that is what I have been doing. Do you have to

> use the drops a lot during the day. Some days it is not to bad and I don't

> use them to often. Other days it is just worse. I am going to see an eye

> doctor who works with people with Ra. My Rheumy recommended I do this and

> I thought it was a good idea. I have used the Refresh. I am all about

> coupons and use them all the times. I happen to live in a area where we

> have double and triple coupons all the time. It is how I shop and do very

> well with it. Anyway I had a lot of coupons of different eye drops and

> have been using them. I got them all free so I am trying to see what is

> the best. So far it is the refresh.

> Again thanks it is a help,

> Lynn