Niacin and dry eyes

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Avatar n tn Since taking Niacor I have started seeing color (traffic lights for instance) and both eyes seem to have a greater sensitivity to light. I have glaucoma which I have had under control for 15 years. Could the Niacor have any impact on my vision?
Avatar m tn lips are numb at times, burning sensation, fever blisters, my tongue now has red spots in 2 places with sore to the touch feelings and bleeds if I eat doritos or something course.
Avatar f tn if you can try the slo release formula and make sure you take with food.. I use and research a lot of alternate treatments.. Niacin has the propensity to flare up causing those exacerbated feelings also your scalp may feel like its on fire too.. You should be ok and if it doesn't go away seek medical treatment ..
Avatar m tn identified the niacin, placed it in the morning. And low and behold...NO SWEATS! Will be nice going into my day 30 dry! Thank you!
918049 tn?1243374764 I use to do drywall, I put palmers lotion on my face twice a day, I wash my face twice a day. I am blond with blue eyes. I have a picture, but not sure how to post it. In the morning it is scaly then when I wash it it turns red, at night it itches very badly, sometimes I think I scatch my face at night because of it. I have also tried hydrocortizone 1%. My mom is alergic to a couple things the other day she mentioned she was alergic to niacin. If you need any more info let me know.
Avatar f tn i did see a rheumatologist...all my bloodwork is normal for autoimmune diseases at this time, but clearly a lot of people don't test positive for Sjogrens at the beginning or at all. he isn't sure if i have sjogren's and wants to monitor me. i understand these things are hard to diagnose. i just worry because og my aches and pains, dry eyes, and dry mouth. yet, i'm a 30 yr old guy and don't fit the mod of who develops Sjogrens...
Avatar m tn Some of these are low blink rate, dry eyes and sight behavior. Dry eye is a chronic condition, however you can ask your eye doctor for a prescription like increasing tear production, and treating the inflammation of the eyelids. You can also try some alternatives to treat dry eyes by blinking regularly when staring at a computer screen or reading, wear sunglasses when you go outdoors, increase the level of humidity and ask for nutritional supplements for dry eye condition from your doctor.
Avatar n tn I even changed contacts per my eye dr. for dry eyes and that helped for a while, and now I have dry eyes again, with allergies in eyes, burning and itching pollen I know. But question (big One) does anyone have a cure or anyone have a clue of an idea that has hope them with dry eyes, and it is something that you can use in your eyes with your contacts still in. thanks for any info.
Avatar f tn Yes that is a common symptom. Use the search feature and archives and read the many helpful posts about dry eyes. Go to Dr. Hagan's home page and read the Journal Posting on treatment of dry eyes. As I have said many time both my wife and I have dry eyes and have been on Restasis for several years with excellent results. WIth MGD it's important to keep the eye lids free of oil and debris (*called scruff). Try Ocusoft Plus PLATINUM it's over the counter.
Avatar n tn I have never had dry eyes before and the last two days I have had blurry vision and really dry itchy eyes. Could thyroid be causing this? I know it can cause some sort of eye disease, but I really don't know much about it. Thanks in advance!
Avatar m tn See an Eye MD ophthalmologist as some of your complaints are not due to dry eyes. 4. Also use the search feature and archives to read about dry eyes and an extra copy of the dry \eye article can be found on Dr.
Avatar m tn I was wondering if someone can help me. I am 25 years old and have had dry red eyes since I was very young. I recenlty went to an eye doctor and he told me that I have bacteria living in my oil glands in my eyes and that it is feeding off the oil my eyes are supposed to produce. He said that the oil that ends up covering my eyes is just irritating them. He put me on this medication called doxycycline hyclate 100mg.
Avatar m tn If you are menopausal or post-menopausal be sure you and your gynecologist maintain optimal hormonal balance. (Many women with dry eyes have dry mouth and dry vaginal canal). If you have joint pain have that evaluated to be sure you don't have Sjorgren's syndrome. Many medications eg antihistamines can make dry eye worse. You might review your medications with your ophthalmologist.
Avatar f tn I was blaming my fibromyalgia for my eyes hurting. I went to eye doctor and he informed me that my "eyes are a mess". He said my eyes were not producing tears and the surface of my eyes have all kinds of micro-abrasions. Has anyone out there had this problem?
Avatar m tn 1. The ghost image will only go away if it is due to dry eyes. If it is dry eyes it should go away after blinking or instilling artificial tears. If it doesn't it may be due to something else: needing glasses, incorrect glasses RX, poorly fitting contact lens, corneal disease other than dry eyes, cataracts or macular disease. No way I can tell you wish of these you have. 2. Find the best artificial tears for your eyes by trial and error and recording their effect.
Avatar f tn I have been trying to find something to help my dry eyes. My Opthimal rubs a paper across my eyes which turns green. Her recommended medicine is Baush & Loom Soomth EP eye drops. Everytime I use them the next day the inside of my eyelids feel gritty like sandpaper. It is very uncomfortable. Retasis does the same thing. The Dr. tells me my dryness is between 3 and 4. Ocassionally my left eye swells and is painful. On thoses days I want to patch my eye to keep the light out.
Avatar m tn I have had Lasik 5 days ago. My eyes are so dry and scratchy that it is driving me crazy! The dryness decreases my ability to see. I have been putting drops into my eyes constantly, but it does not seem to help. Any suggestions?
716527 tn?1229953627 i am using contact lenses and since i am studying in college i am wearing it for 12 hours a day.... and my eyes are getting dried sooner so please give me any suggestions to overcome this problem?
Avatar n tn If you are menopausal or post-menopausal be sure you and your gynecologist maintain optimal hormonal balance. (Many women with dry eyes have dry mouth and dry vaginal canal). If you have joint pain have that evaluated to be sure you don't have Sjorgren's syndrome. Many medications eg antihistamines can make dry eye worse. You might review your medications with your ophthalmologist.
458072 tn?1291415186 Well, I have started having another problem. I am getting dry eyes. I have never had this before, so maybe you can shed some light. Is this associated with the thyroid as well. I am starting to think that even hang nails are a result of hypothyroidism....(funny, don't you think). Seriously, I was reading an article that says that the T3 and T4 hormones are in every cell of our blood. That must be why it affects so many different things.
Avatar f tn I do the same drops and supplements! My eyes are extremely dry. I've heard that's really all you can do besides restasis. I've been drinking 3-4 liters of water a day and that seems to help as well. Let me know if you find any other cures.
Avatar f tn Every since I got pregnant my eyes have been so dry. No matter if I put eyes drops in them they are still dry. And suggestions on what to do? Has this happened to any of you?