Guest guest Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 In a message dated 10/18/02 12:16:51 PM Central Daylight Time, moosetracks@... writes: > Is it my bad luck or could PA be behind my conjuntivitis that won't > go away? I've been on 2 courses of eye treatment and it's been 2 > weeks that I've had this. Could it be something else? > Hi Diane, I agree with another poster mentioned psoraisis can affect the eyes but I dont think will cause symptoms consistent with conjunctivitis. You might look up Reiter's syndrome. It has skin symptoms that mimic psor, reactive arthritis, eye problems similar to your description and and urinary problems. Two important things that will signal the need for immediate attention are if the pupil in the affected eye is not the same size as the other or redness outside the eye. Since it's been 2 weeks and you have'nt experienced marked improvement then whatever organism the doctor was targeting is very likely not be the cause if youve been faithful with the prescribed treatment. There is the possibility of continued exposure to a diseased animal or another person who carries it but isnt affected that needs to be treated as well. Most common are rodents, particularly gunnae pigs, and to a lesser degree but still significant cats. Here's a pretty good page.<A HREF= " http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/Handouts/conjunctivitis/conjunctivitis.html " > Conjunctivitis - health information</A> I've also had the flu. Is it me, or is it harder to fight off bugs with PA? I've heard a lot of people with psor say they rarely get sick. I dont know whether there any difference in infection rate of psoriatics compared to non-psoriatics. It may simply be that a lot of psoriatics dont go in public as much and therefore have limited exposure. On the other hand many drugs used to treat psoriasis work by decreasing the capacity of the immune system to mount a response so if you are taking certain drugs for psor especially cyclosporine you are much, much more likely to have infections so that question would be highly dependent on what meds you are taking. When did you have the flu in relation to the eye problem showing up? Orin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2002 Report Share Posted October 19, 2002 " PA can bother the eyes. It is best if we all have our eyes checked regularly and especially the eye pressures and dryness. I am now on my third prescribed eye drop for eye pressure and the allergic reactions so far have caused havoc with my sinuses and the drainage system. " It is hard to believe, I am sure, but my experience was just as you describe until I received medication for migraine to take for the eye pain associated with PA. I still use eye drops occasionally--but nothing like before--the pain in my eyes would become so intense that I could not think. Please consider a neurological exam, preferably by a neurologist who's speciality is migraine. I remember the neurologist reassuring me in the beginning when I was doubting what he was saying (that pain in your eye could be migraine) that eye pain, triggered by allergies, sinus pressure and even side effects of medications given for PA, in patients with PA is common. When I returned for follow-up visit and reported that the migraine medication stopped the eye pain, he became excited, explaining to me that the fact that the migraine med took away the pain proved his diagnosis. Hope this helps someone out there. [ ] eyes and PA > Is it my bad luck or could PA be behind my conjuntivitis that won't > go away? I've been on 2 courses of eye treatment and it's been 2 > weeks that I've had this. Could it be something else? > > I've also had the flu. Is it me, or is it harder to fight off bugs > with PA? > > Diane > > ------------------- > PA can bother the eyes. It is best if we all have our eyes checked regularly and especially the eye pressures and dryness. > I am now on my third prescribed eye drop for eye pressure and the allergic reactions so far have caused havoc with my sinuses and the drainage system. PatB moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2002 Report Share Posted October 19, 2002 Thanks, Orin. It must be my bad luck. The conjunctivitis is finally taking a hike. I'll check out the site you referenced. I caught the 'c' by looking through binoculars at the mall. The next day I came down with the flu. It lasted about a week, too. I was getting worried that the 'c' might have triggered the PA to attack my eyes. So far, it looks like I'm in the clear. -Diane > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 I have had it around my eyelids for several years now... A red , scalyness, dryness develops there if i do not put vaseline on it everyday... This for me has been the most frustrating part of PA... I can deal with the pain and i can deal with the psoriasis... But going out in public with vaseline around your eyes doesnt make u feel too good. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Message: 4 Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:22:22 -0000 From: " no2gluten " <moosetracks@...> Subject: eyes and PA Is it my bad luck or could PA be behind my conjuntivitis that won't go away? I've been on 2 courses of eye treatment and it's been 2 weeks that I've had this. Could it be something else? I've also had the flu. Is it me, or is it harder to fight off bugs with PA? Diane ------------------- PA can bother the eyes. It is best if we all have our eyes checked regularly and especially the eye pressures and dryness. I am now on my third prescribed eye drop for eye pressure and the allergic reactions so far have caused havoc with my sinuses and the drainage system. PatB moderator <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2002 Report Share Posted October 23, 2002 > Also, I've noticed when I eat Macaroni with gravy I get achy and my hands...Does anyone else notice this happening when they eat certain foods? > Thank you...Hope everyone is feeling good today } > , Please respond with the ingredients of the food! Like me you may be sensitive to MSG. By eliminating MSG, I have controlled the pain. MSG is a neuro-exciter that turned the osteoarthritis aches into pains. MSG is found in almost all manufactured foods under many different names. That is why it's so difficult to pin down. Eliminating MSG is not easy. These ALWAYS contain MSG: Glutamate, Glutamic acid, Gelatin, Monosodium glutamate, Calcium caseinate, Textured protein, Monopotassium glutamate, Sodium caseinate, Yeast nutrient, Yeast extract, Yeast food, Autolyzed yeast, Hydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed)and Carrageenan and other gums. web site with more info: www.msgmyth.com Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 I have Iritis due to PA. It is inflamation of the eyes. You can also develope dry eye and there is medication to help that. With the Iritis, you need to get to an opthalmologist right away or you will lose vison. Untreated you eventually go blind so get on it. The treatment is prednisone drops and most of the time glaucoma drops to counteract the increased eye pressure that the prednisone drops can cause. Limping is one thing and some of us can live with that but you don't want to mess around with your eyes. Best wishes. -Betz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 > > Does anyone have problems with their eyes who have pa? I notice > lately that my eyes seem blurry and tired feeling. Or they weep? Is > this part of PA? I am taking Naproxen and Sulfsalazine. > HI Moma, I think you will realise the answer is YES. LOL If you have a problem on this site then somebody else will have the same or a similar problem. But everyone is different and their problems might be dealt with differntly and probably as well the treatment may differ depending which part of the world they live. Naproxen and Sulphsalizine... yuk.. we'll have to ask Betz what variety they come under ...cat or dog... LOL Keep the light shining, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Hello bigmamasita, Yes, PA can effect virtually just about any part of your body. I cut and pasted the following quotation from http://www.medicinenet.com/psoriatic_arthritis/article.htm " Psoriatic arthritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that can also cause inflammation in body tissues away from the joints other than the skin, such as in the eyes, heart, lungs, and kidneys. Psoriatic arthritis shares many features with several other arthritic conditions, such as ankylosising spondylitis, reactive arthritis (formerly Reiter's syndrome), and arthritis associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. All of these conditions can cause inflammation in the spine and other joints, and the eyes, skin, mouth, and various organs. In view of their similarities and tendency to cause inflammation of the spine, these conditions are collectively referred to as 'spondyloarthropathies.' " > > Does anyone have problems with their eyes who have pa? I notice > lately that my eyes seem blurry and tired feeling. Or they weep? Is > this part of PA? I am taking Naproxen and Sulfsalazine. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Hi, There is something called methotrexate induced optic neuropathy, also one of the side effects of methotrexate is blurred vision. Not sure about other meds. > > Does anyone have problems with their eyes who have > > pa? I notice > > lately that my eyes seem blurry and tired feeling. > > Or they weep? Is > > this part of PA? I am taking Naproxen and > > Sulfsalazine. > > My vision is blurry, but I'm blaming that on being 43 > years old. I haven't had any inflammation or " red eye " > since starting the Remicade nearly two years ago. > > Does anyone have definitive information on PA's effect > (or our medications' effect) on vision? > > - > > ===================================================== > Stein > WEBSITE: http://www.noblefusion.com/astein > BLOG: http://www.livejournal.com/users/astein142/ > ----------------------------------------------------- > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Oh yeah Ian...you are BACK in full force!!! And I love it! -Betz > > > > Does anyone have problems with their eyes who have pa? I notice > > lately that my eyes seem blurry and tired feeling. Or they weep? Is > > this part of PA? I am taking Naproxen and Sulfsalazine. > > > HI Moma, > > I think you will realise the answer is YES. LOL If you have a problem > on this site then somebody else will have the same or a similar > problem. But everyone is different and their problems might be dealt > with differntly and probably as well the treatment may differ > depending which part of the world they live. Naproxen and > Sulphsalizine... yuk.. we'll have to ask Betz what variety they come > under ...cat or dog... LOL > > Keep the light shining, > Ian. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Excellent post on PA affecting the eyes. Another thing to keep in mind is that, when you have one autoimmune disease, it can be pretty common to have others as well. Another cause of dry and blurry eyes can be Sjogren's syndrome (which I have concomitantly with PA) If your eyes are VERY troublesome, you probably need to visit an ophthalmologist. It is easy to see if Sjogrens is causing your eye problems, all he has to do is a Schirmer tear test. (They stick little pieces of filter paper inside your lower eyelid by your tear ducts. You're supposed to produce a certain amount of tears onto that filter paper in a certain amount of time. If you don't, they diagnose you with Sjogrens.) Sjogrens also causes dry mouth, and dryness in other mucus membranes in the body besides the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hi...I have had some problems with my vision being blurry...I am on oxycontin and it mentioned visions problems as one of the side effects. I did not know it could be from the PA it'self. After having this since 95 I am still learning. Weetie > > > > Does anyone have problems with their eyes who have pa? I notice > > lately that my eyes seem blurry and tired feeling. Or they weep? Is > > this part of PA? I am taking Naproxen and Sulfsalazine. > > > HI Moma, > > I think you will realise the answer is YES. LOL If you have a problem > on this site then somebody else will have the same or a similar > problem. But everyone is different and their problems might be dealt > with differntly and probably as well the treatment may differ > depending which part of the world they live. Naproxen and > Sulphsalizine... yuk.. we'll have to ask Betz what variety they come > under ...cat or dog... LOL > > Keep the light shining, > Ian. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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