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Atlanta, MO

Does anyone else have trouble with dry eyes?

May 1, 2017
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Members widely confirmed that dry eyes are a common experience, with many attributing it to fibromyalgia as a known symptom, though some also... Read more

Members widely confirmed that dry eyes are a common experience, with many attributing it to fibromyalgia as a known symptom, though some also noted medications and conditions like Sjögren's syndrome as contributing factors. Several members shared their go-to remedies, including over-the-counter drops like Refresh Tears, Systane, Blink, and Sustaine, with some using gel formulations at night for longer relief, while creative alternatives like cold water compresses, chilled eye patches, and even full cream milk were mentioned. A recurring theme was the daily management required, the financial burden of prescription drops, and the relief members felt knowing others share this frustrating symptom.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes all the time. If I don't have eye drops, or if you are on a budget, full cream milk is very soothing. Just dip clean finger into milk, tilt head back and let the drops fall into your eyes. Apparently milk is chemically similar to tears so it is very effective and soothing.

May 1, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I use Systane severL times. day.
Optometrist wanted me on some he sold. Great stuff but $25 for a very small bottle. Systane is not cheap but effective. I also have a very dry mouth, always drinking something. Those gums& sprays they recommend don't last long enough.

May 2, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I do I jave to use drops. I get sustaine drops from the store. They are over the counter.

May 1, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@Vicky72-I have very dry eyes. Because I have Glaucoma my eye doctor suggested that I use Refresh Tears. Nothing else. It does help. If I get up during the night I put the Refresh Tears in--. It really does make the eyes feel better.. They say it is a side effect of Fibromyalgia. I always feel more relieved when I see someone comment on something that I am experiencing. Thanks for asking that quwation.

5/1/17..

May 1, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Very much....but I also have Sjogrens syndrome. The drops I use are BLINK.

May 14, 2017

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