I am sooo upset- I believe the RSD has spread into my right eye..My symptoms are a lot of tearing and feels like the sand man came but there is no sand in the corner toward my nose...Does this sound like RSD?- also my eye just hurts. Does anyone have any thoughts- I am hoping its something else but deep down I do believe it is the RSD...

Help!

Thanks

Debbie

Have you been to an Opthamologist?? An MD for the eye......??? It sounds like it could just plain & simply be dry eyes. I have dry eyes BUT they do tear alot & feel like I have sand in them. The tears are NOT the correct consistancy to keep they eye lubricated properly. I know tearing alot doesn't sound like dry eyes but it can be. And it is annoying. The pain can be from the rubbing or even just blotting the moisture away. I have Sjogrens Syndrome & one way of dx'ing Sjogrens is by having dry eyes. I have dealt with this since 1997, dry eyes that is. Back then my eyes would just split open from being dry. That is called having a corneal tear. And back then the only way to fix it would be to redamage the eye to make it start to heal. These darn tears in the cornea would hurt, but would not heal on there own. The only way to make them heal would be like I said to redamage them. And ON MY GOSH. Talk about pain???? YIKES !!! After the numbing eye drops would wear off. ohhhhhhhh I wish someone had beat him up, the eye doctor that is *L*

I now take Evoxac which helps my dry mouth due to having Sjogren's, but it also helps my dry eyes. My tears are of a better consistancy than they are when I wasn't taking Evoxac. I also take Flax Seed Oil. The Omega 3's are wonderful for your eyes also. That I can't take as I end up with a horrible stomache ache, and I mean pain, not just an upset stomache either. Anyway I hope this was helpful. Any other questions about my eyes go ahead & PM me.

Take care,
DebbyV

Thanks for the info Debby- Today seems a little better the yesterday- I am wondering if the Lyrica, which i stopped taking has something to do with this, If it doesnt get better I will see any eye doc

Debbie

Dear Debbie, i know this question you had was a while ago. but i had the same problem with my right eye it turn out to be hornaunds sydrome it causes you eye to become pain full and dry also one pupile is bigger then the other. Some times if its bad it drops. I dodnt think you have this. Did you ever find out fire (darlen)

Deb, it would not be the lyrica and please read about just stopping lyrica - its not a good thing to do to yourself. If the lyrica has helped wiht the nerve pain and burning- you should think of continuing it. It would have nothing to do with your eye to my knowledge- let us know I would definitely see an eye doctor too.. XXOO CZ

Hello there my friend,
I looked up LYRICA on a few medication webistes .It appears that several eyes issues were reported as side effects of LYRICA incuding BLEPHARITIS as copied below from RXLIST.COM below. From my nursing experience i suggest you contact you doctor or pharmacist and ask them what your next steps should be. Take care my friend.

Definition of Blepharitis
font sizeAAABlepharitis: Inflammation of the eyelids.

Blepharitis occurs in two forms, anterior and posterior:

Anterior blepharitis affects the outside front of the eyelid, where the eyelashes are attached. The two most common causes of anterior blepharitis are bacteria (Staphylococcus) and scalp dandruff.
Posterior blepharitis affects the inner eyelid (the moist part that makes contact with the eye) and is caused by problems with the oil (meibomian) glands in this part of the eyelid. Two skin disorders can cause this form of blepharitis: rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (scalp dandruff).
Both types of blepharitis can cause a foreign body or burning sensation, excessive tearing, itching, sensitivity to light (photophobia), red and swollen eyelids, redness of the eye, blurred vision, frothy tears, dry eye, or crusting of the eyelashes on awakening. Complications from blepharitis include:
Stye: A red tender bump on the eyelid that is caused by an acute infection of the oil glands of the eyelid.
Chalazion: This condition can follow the development of a stye. It is a usually painless firm lump caused by inflammation of the oil glands of the eyelid. Chalazion can be painful and red if there is also an infection.
Problems with the tear film: Abnormal or decreased oil secretions that are part of the tear film can result in excess tearing or dry eye. Because tears are necessary to keep the cornea healthy, tear film problems can make people more at risk for corneal infections.
Treatment for both forms of blepharitis involves keeping the lids clean and free of crusts. Warm compresses should be applied to the lid to loosen the crusts, followed by a light scrubbing of the eyelid with a cotton swab and a mixture of water and baby shampoo. Because blepharitis rarely goes away completely, most patients must maintain an eyelid hygiene routine for life. If the blepharitis is severe, an eye care professional may also prescribe antibiotics or steroid eyedrops.
When scalp dandruff is present, a dandruff shampoo for the hair is recommended as well. In addition to the warm compresses, patients with posterior blepharitis will need to massage their eyelids to clean the oil accumulated in the glands. Patients who also have acne rosacea should have that condition treated at the same time.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/...ticlekey=22450