Eyes

[Guest guest]

Anyone have any suggestions for extremely dry eyes? I can't even wear my

contacts.

How about the candida in the nose?

HOW ABOUT THE ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS? I don't even want to leave the

house.

thanks;

Jeanne

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeanne,

Here are some treatments Bee recommends for the eyes:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/treat9.php

Here are some for the nose and sinuses:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/sinus4.php

Here is an article for deep breathing exercises to help with anxiety:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/breath4.php

Some years ago, I used to have anxiety about leaving the house and I found that

counseling helped by giving me some tools to get over my fears. Is this

something you might consider?

Good luck!

(a group moderator)

>

> Anyone have any suggestions for extremely dry eyes? I can't even wear my

contacts.

>

> How about the candida in the nose?

>

>

> HOW ABOUT THE ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS? I don't even want to leave the

house.

>

> thanks;

> Jeanne

>

[Guest guest]

>

<snip>

HOW ABOUT THE ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS? I don't even want to leave the house.

+++Hi Jeanne. In addition to what gave you, also do regular deep

breathing exercises to help with anxiety and panic attacks:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/breath1.php

Here's my article on anxiety and depression too:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/treat6.php

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

Bee;

Is there a natural way to rinse my dry eyes.

Thank you;

Jeanne

[Guest guest]

>

Bee;

Is there a natural way to rinse my dry eyes.

+++Hi Jeanne. Massage around your eyes, particularly where your tears come out,

since dry eyes occur due to toxins which plug up the tear ducts. Here's more

Eye Treatments:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/treat9.php

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> All of a sudden my contacts do not seem to be working well. My vision is

changing. I have had tons of dirreah still and wondering if I am doing alot of

healing finally, (been on diet and supps a year with on and off cheating).

> Am I retracing eye problems......? Its very odd, I keep putting new contacts

in thinking I just have a bad pair. But it seems weird since I have had alot of

healing die off symptoms......

+++Hi Sherry,

There will be changes in your eyesight due to healing and detoxifying your eyes.

It can also happen when your body " retraces " previous eye symptoms, detoxifies

solutions used in the eyes, i.e. those eye drops eye doctors put in them to to

look deep into your eyes, etc.

It means you are progressing so keep on keeping on!

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

Deb,

I get a small patch on my inner eyelid every time I eat bread products. This is

a trigger for me.  It clears in a few days. I can't say that I have had the

matter you describe. I have used banana peel on my eyelids to soothe the patches

and it does help. God bless, Patty

[Guest guest]

Deb,

I am not sure if there is such a thing as getting psoriasis " in " your eye,

but as for the coreners, yes. My daughter has it on the outer corners of both

eyes and she has patches that run around the top of the eyelid, next to the

inner corner and turns to go down under her eye. That is just on her left eye.

Her right eye is on it's way to getting a patch on the eye lid soon. I took her

to see an opthamologist and so far so good, no uveitis or iritis. I hope it

stays that way. I also am not sure if you can get those from P being around your

eye or not. I think it can be a sign of it, maybe before the P sets into the

skin. I hope that helps explain something for you.

[Guest guest]

Deb,

I've had it on my lids and corner of eyes, so annoying! I can't answer your

question but I suggest washing your face with medicated shampoo such as T-Gel.

It will help.

Eileen

[Guest guest]

I never thought to use medicated shampoo on my face I get P above eyebrow area

and next to hair line ! My daughter has the crusty eyes terrible and uses the

artificial tears for dry eyes helps a lot !

[Guest guest]

You might try a very warm, wet wash cloth draped over your pointer finger with a

dab of baby shampoo applied to it. Gently massage your eyelids where the

eyelashes are. It works wonders to get rid of the crust and " sleep " in your

eyes. Applied three times daily for a month should greatly improve your

situation. I do it and it works!

[Guest guest]

Thanks ladies. Here is some information on psoriasis in and around the eyes

from the National Psoriasis Foundation;

Psoriasis around the eyes

When psoriasis affects the eyelids, lashes may become covered with scales, and

the edges of the eyelids may be red and crusty. If inflamed for long periods,

the rims of the lids may turn up or down. If the rim turns down, lashes can rub

against the eyeball and cause irritation.

Treating eyelid inflammation may involve washing the edges of the eyelids and

eyelashes with a solution of water and baby shampoo. Cotton tip applicators or

washcloths are useful for carefully scrubbing the lids. An over-the-counter

product, called Ocusoft, can help with removing scales on the lids and eye

margins.

After removal of scales, moisturizers without corticosteroids may then be

applied. In some cases, a special steroid medication made for use around the

eyes may be used to treat scaling. Your doctor must carefully supervise the

treatment because eyelid skin can be easily damaged. If topical steroids are

overused in and around your eyes, glaucoma and/or cataracts may develop, which

is the reason doctors suggest having your intraocular pressure checked regularly

by an ophthalmologist (a doctor who specializes in treatment of eye diseases).

Protopic ointment or Elidel cream won't cause glaucoma and is effective on

eyelids, but can sting the first few days of use. Using Protopic or Elidel for

eyelid psoriasis may help you avoid the potential side effects of topical

steroids.

Psoriasis of the eye is extremely rare.

When it does occur, however, it can cause inflammation, dryness and discomfort,

and may impair vision. Topical antibiotics may be used to treat infection.

http://www.psoriasis.org/about/psoriasis/sites/eyes.php

deb

[Guest guest]

It's important to be sure you really DO have psoriasis around your eyes and on

the lids and not some other condtion. A visit to an ophthalmologist or your derm

to officially diagnose it is always in order. My eyes have " cobblestoning " on

the lids, due to my moderately severe allergies. I also have blepharitis

(scaling and crusting) and eye irritation due to dry eyes from Sjogren's

syndrome. So you see, psoriasis isn't the only condition that can affect eyes

[Guest guest]

That's really good to know!  Thanks for posting this.  My son has plagio and one eye " looks " smaller.  I think it's kind of an optical illusion. My son's right forehead, eye, and cheek are all pushed forward.  I think because of our depth perception the right eye looks larger and right cheek looks fuller.  But the actual measurement of the eyes  would in actuality be the same.  It's encouraging to know that it in no way affects his vision and that it could change as he grows.

On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Kathy Lora Jensen <kathylorajensen@...> wrote:

 

A note on eye asymmetry from mild tort/plagio. was in for a

routine eye exam yesterday, and I mentioned his smaller left eye. The

eye doctor told me his left eye is not smaller, and that one eye is

rarely measurably smaller. He told me his eye lid and eye brow sit

lower on the left side, and he said this could change as he grows. He

told me this is common. I asked if it could be from the forehead, and

he said it could be. He had no concerns on it affecting his vision.

Kathy, mom to 5.5 years

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Today I was looking at my younger son's daycare pictures, and I

realized his left eye appears smaller in the pictures.  In real life, I

rarely see  asymmetry around his eyes even when I look, although I know

he has a little bit.  Does anyone know whether this is typical for

asymmetry around the eyes to appear greater in photographs than in real

life?  If so, why?  I thought it would be the other way around.  For my

older son, I can easily see it both in pictures and real life, and I

haven't noticed much difference.

Thanks,

Kathy, mom to 2 years, and 5.5 years

Rapp wrote:

 

That's really good to know!  Thanks for posting this.  My son has

plagio and one eye "looks" smaller.  I think it's kind of an optical

illusion. My son's right forehead, eye, and cheek are all pushed

forward.  I think because of our depth perception the right eye looks

larger and right cheek looks fuller.  But the actual measurement of the

eyes  would in actuality be the same.  It's encouraging to know that it

in no way affects his vision and that it could change as he grows.

On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Kathy Lora

Jensen <kathylorajensengmail>

wrote:

 

A note on eye asymmetry from mild tort/plagio. was in

for a

routine eye exam yesterday, and I mentioned his smaller left eye. The

eye doctor told me his left eye is not smaller, and that one eye is

rarely measurably smaller. He told me his eye lid and eye brow sit

lower on the left side, and he said this could change as he grows. He

told me this is common. I asked if it could be from the forehead, and

he said it could be. He had no concerns on it affecting his vision.

Kathy, mom to 5.5 years

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy-

I think it's a 2D vs. 3D thing. It's going to be more pronounced in photos and

in a mirror, because it's a flatter 2D image rather than the 3D real thing

you're used to looking at. My son's almost 4 and his eyes have progressed to

looking normal in real life but can occasionally still look a little off in

photos and mirrors. My theory is that the older they get, and the more animated

their facial expressions get with talking, personality, etc., the less noticable

their eye assymetry is. That's been my experience anyway.

Jake-3.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Raleigh, NC

> >

> >

> >

> > A note on eye asymmetry from mild tort/plagio. was in for a

> > routine eye exam yesterday, and I mentioned his smaller left eye. The

> > eye doctor told me his left eye is not smaller, and that one eye is

> > rarely measurably smaller. He told me his eye lid and eye brow sit

> > lower on the left side, and he said this could change as he grows. He

> > told me this is common. I asked if it could be from the forehead, and

> > he said it could be. He had no concerns on it affecting his vision.

> >

> > Kathy, mom to 5.5 years

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks! At least, I guess it is better to show up in pictures than in

real life. Since is still young and the eye asymmetry is minimal,

maybe it will resolve enough. 's is more prominent and he is

already going on 6.

Thanks again,

Kathy, mom to age 2 and age 5.5

nwilkens2275 wrote:

Hi Kathy-

I think it's a 2D vs. 3D thing. It's going to be more pronounced in

photos and in a mirror, because it's a flatter 2D image rather than the

3D real thing you're used to looking at. My son's almost 4 and his eyes

have progressed to looking normal in real life but can occasionally

still look a little off in photos and mirrors. My theory is that the

older they get, and the more animated their facial expressions get with

talking, personality, etc., the less noticable their eye assymetry is.

That's been my experience anyway.

Jake-3.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Raleigh, NC

> >

> >

> >

> > A note on eye asymmetry from mild tort/plagio. was in

for a

> > routine eye exam yesterday, and I mentioned his smaller left

eye. The

> > eye doctor told me his left eye is not smaller, and that one

eye is

> > rarely measurably smaller. He told me his eye lid and eye

brow sit

> > lower on the left side, and he said this could change as he

grows. He

> > told me this is common. I asked if it could be from the

forehead, and

> > he said it could be. He had no concerns on it affecting his

vision.

> >

> > Kathy, mom to 5.5 years

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Margaret, go see you doc AND your optician in case this is the eye diseqase that comes with hyper. > thyroid treatment > From: margaretp09@...> Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:22:53 +0000> Subject: Eyes> > > Hi> > Not sure if it is because I am tired, but noticed that one of my eyes> looks a little bigger than the other today. I have this problem 10> years ago when I was originally underactive but went over. My eyes did> not protrude but I was told I had lid lag. What I am wondering is, I> have recently had an increase of Levo from 50mg to 75mg (only a week of> doing this) and wonder if I should perhaps revert to the original dose> until I see the endo in September. She did say I could go up to 75mg if> I had symptoms still and I do, though not as bad as I was.> > Advice gratefully received.> > Margaret> > > > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >

[Guest guest]

There are many companies that sell online.

People who are using earthing products say it helps with sleep (may take a

couple months to notice). I haven't had trouble with sleep, thankfully.

Here's a good link. Check out the video.

http://www.spirochicks.com/2010/11/earthing-overlooked-electroceutical.html

deb

>

> Thank you all,

> Very helpful. Where do you purchase CS? Will try this and mangosteen.

> Have had similar sxs: photosensitivity,night blindness, uveitis, puffy lids,

shooting pains for a few years after experiencing retinal tears and hemorrhage.

These were repaired with laser surgery on 4 episodes. This was before Lyme

diagnosis. Retinal specialists say " don't know why this occurs, sometimes, just

does " . When dx w/ Bb also found toxoplasmosis (we don't have cats) had to go

back cause that gets in the eyes but no evidence of it.

> This group is so helpful. Just wish I could sleep.

> Judy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Group:)

I have not only noticed dry eyes since I got RA, but my vision has really

gone the last year or so. I really notice it at work under flourescent

lights. It doesnt seem so bad at home. I have to use the tear stuff once a

day and I'd do it every day if I always had it around.

Sounds like its time for an eye exam. Well at least now I will get my

husband to go get his eyes checked too. I think he's worse than me!! Then

again, maybe its just old age. Alot seems to *Start* going in the late

forties!!!:-/

HUGS:)

Carol **

HUGS:)

Carol^^

[Guest guest]

Wow, this was really interesting to read because I had the same complaint -

blurry vision, watery/dry eyes, and difficulty adjusting from dark to light or

light to dark. My hope had been that it would clear up after the tumor was

removed, as it always seemed worse when I had PA-related headaches - I figured

when the headaches stopped, the vision issues would as well.

Instead it seemed to get worse. My optometrist suspected macular degeneration,

which I have a family history of and which is sometimes linked to extended

periods of untreated HTN.

I was referred to a retinal disorders specialist at UCLA and after extensive

testing, was found to not have MD at all, but I do have a very mild case of

cone-rod dystrophy - while my eyes respond to light in a normal amount of time,

they do not respond to a normal degree.

The specialist didn't think there was any connection to the PA, but of course

can't say with any certainty. And there's no treatment, but I will say that

switching from grey tinted sunglasses to brown tinted sunglasses has helped

immensely with the adjustment to sunlight.

-msmith1928

Left laparoscopic adrenalectomy 10/13/11

my eyes have been watery, blurry and take a long time to adjust from sunlight to

inside light.  I have an appt with an opthamologist next week.  I am pretty

sure that this has something to do with PA as these symptoms started at the

exact same time as everything else (constipation, palpatations, HTN, etc).  I

had no other health issues.

[Guest guest]

Hi msmith! I am sorry to hear that the adrenalectomy didn't help your eye symptoms. Do you wear glasses or contacts? I had been e-mailing with a gal who had an adrenalectomy and one of the things she mentioned to me was that almost immediately after her surgery everything seemed clearer and brighter. I guess that was another reason that I was thinking this might be linked to PA. After your surgery, did your K and HTN get better? Do you still take any meds? I am sure you have this posted somewhere...I have been reading so much I can't remember who is who. Thanks for the tip on the brown-tinted glasses. I'll let you know what the opthamologist says. > > 39 y/o female (almost 40)> 2cm adenoma on left

adrenal> Currently on SEVEN 20meg K supplements per day> Verapamil SR 180 mg> BP creeping back up into high 140's/80s or 90s From: msmith_1928 <janeray1940@...> hyperaldosteronism Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 7:46 PM Subject: Re: eyes

Wow, this was really interesting to read because I had the same complaint - blurry vision, watery/dry eyes, and difficulty adjusting from dark to light or light to dark. My hope had been that it would clear up after the tumor was removed, as it always seemed worse when I had PA-related headaches - I figured when the headaches stopped, the vision issues would as well.

Instead it seemed to get worse. My optometrist suspected macular degeneration, which I have a family history of and which is sometimes linked to extended periods of untreated HTN.

I was referred to a retinal disorders specialist at UCLA and after extensive testing, was found to not have MD at all, but I do have a very mild case of cone-rod dystrophy - while my eyes respond to light in a normal amount of time, they do not respond to a normal degree.

The specialist didn't think there was any connection to the PA, but of course can't say with any certainty. And there's no treatment, but I will say that switching from grey tinted sunglasses to brown tinted sunglasses has helped immensely with the adjustment to sunlight.

-msmith1928

Left laparoscopic adrenalectomy 10/13/11

my eyes have been watery, blurry and take a long time to adjust from sunlight to inside light. I have an appt with an opthamologist next week. I am pretty sure that this has something to do with PA as these symptoms started at the exact same time as everything else (constipation, palpatations, HTN, etc). I had no other health issues.

[Guest guest]

I have your exact same symptoms, doctor said it was sarcoidosis.

Phyllis

On 6/13/2012 8:46 PM, msmith_1928 wrote:

Wow, this was really interesting to read because I had

the same complaint - blurry vision, watery/dry eyes, and

difficulty adjusting from dark to light or light to dark.

My hope had been that it would clear up after the tumor

was removed, as it always seemed worse when I had

PA-related headaches - I figured when the headaches

stopped, the vision issues would as well.

Instead it seemed to get worse. My optometrist suspected

macular degeneration, which I have a family history of and

which is sometimes linked to extended periods of untreated

HTN.

I was referred to a retinal disorders specialist at UCLA

and after extensive testing, was found to not have MD at

all, but I do have a very mild case of cone-rod dystrophy

- while my eyes respond to light in a normal amount of

time, they do not respond to a normal degree.

The specialist didn't think there was any connection to

the PA, but of course can't say with any certainty. And

there's no treatment, but I will say that switching from

grey tinted sunglasses to brown tinted sunglasses has

helped immensely with the adjustment to sunlight.

-msmith1928

Left laparoscopic adrenalectomy 10/13/11

my eyes have been watery, blurry and take a long time to

adjust from sunlight to inside light. I have an appt

with an opthamologist next week. I am pretty sure that

this has something to do with PA as these symptoms started

at the exact same time as everything else (constipation,

palpatations, HTN, etc). I had no other health issues.

[Guest guest]

BTW CCBS may not WORK well in PA EXCEPT make the feet swell May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Jun 13, 2012, at 20:31, " J." <jessdell72@...> wrote:

Hi msmith! I am sorry to hear that the adrenalectomy didn't help your eye symptoms. Do you wear glasses or contacts? I had been e-mailing with a gal who had an adrenalectomy and one of the things she mentioned to me was that almost immediately after her surgery everything seemed clearer and brighter. I guess that was another reason that I was thinking this might be linked to PA. After your surgery, did your K and HTN get better? Do you still take any meds? I am sure you have this posted somewhere...I have been reading so much I can't remember who is who. Thanks for the tip on the brown-tinted glasses. I'll let you know what the opthamologist says. > > 39 y/o female (almost 40)> 2cm adenoma on left

adrenal> Currently on SEVEN 20meg K supplements per day> Verapamil SR 180 mg> BP creeping back up into high 140's/80s or 90s From: msmith_1928 <janeray1940@...> hyperaldosteronism Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 7:46 PM Subject: Re: eyes

Wow, this was really interesting to read because I had the same complaint - blurry vision, watery/dry eyes, and difficulty adjusting from dark to light or light to dark. My hope had been that it would clear up after the tumor was removed, as it always seemed worse when I had PA-related headaches - I figured when the headaches stopped, the vision issues would as well.

Instead it seemed to get worse. My optometrist suspected macular degeneration, which I have a family history of and which is sometimes linked to extended periods of untreated HTN.

I was referred to a retinal disorders specialist at UCLA and after extensive testing, was found to not have MD at all, but I do have a very mild case of cone-rod dystrophy - while my eyes respond to light in a normal amount of time, they do not respond to a normal degree.

The specialist didn't think there was any connection to the PA, but of course can't say with any certainty. And there's no treatment, but I will say that switching from grey tinted sunglasses to brown tinted sunglasses has helped immensely with the adjustment to sunlight.

-msmith1928

Left laparoscopic adrenalectomy 10/13/11

my eyes have been watery, blurry and take a long time to adjust from sunlight to inside light. I have an appt with an opthamologist next week. I am pretty sure that this has something to do with PA as these symptoms started at the exact same time as everything else (constipation, palpatations, HTN, etc). I had no other health issues.

[Guest guest]

And how was the dx of Sarcoid made. Did you have mutton fat deposits in your eyes. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Jun 13, 2012, at 20:50, Phyllis <phylisrn@...> wrote:

I have your exact same symptoms, doctor said it was sarcoidosis.

Phyllis

On 6/13/2012 8:46 PM, msmith_1928 wrote:

Wow, this was really interesting to read because I had

the same complaint - blurry vision, watery/dry eyes, and

difficulty adjusting from dark to light or light to dark.

My hope had been that it would clear up after the tumor

was removed, as it always seemed worse when I had

PA-related headaches - I figured when the headaches

stopped, the vision issues would as well.

Instead it seemed to get worse. My optometrist suspected

macular degeneration, which I have a family history of and

which is sometimes linked to extended periods of untreated

HTN.

I was referred to a retinal disorders specialist at UCLA

and after extensive testing, was found to not have MD at

all, but I do have a very mild case of cone-rod dystrophy

- while my eyes respond to light in a normal amount of

time, they do not respond to a normal degree.

The specialist didn't think there was any connection to

the PA, but of course can't say with any certainty. And

there's no treatment, but I will say that switching from

grey tinted sunglasses to brown tinted sunglasses has

helped immensely with the adjustment to sunlight.

-msmith1928

Left laparoscopic adrenalectomy 10/13/11

my eyes have been watery, blurry and take a long time to

adjust from sunlight to inside light. I have an appt

with an opthamologist next week. I am pretty sure that

this has something to do with PA as these symptoms started

at the exact same time as everything else (constipation,

palpatations, HTN, etc). I had no other health issues.