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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chico, CA

Does anyone suffer from dry eyes and mouth who don’t take any medications? Already ruled out Sjogrens from blood work and lip biopsy. Have burning mouth syndrome as well which causes dry mouth. Just curious if others out there share my symptoms who don’t take prescription drugs for their fibro.

November 24, 2019
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Members rallied around the question of experiencing dry eyes and mouth without medication, with many sharing relief at discovering others with... Read more

Members rallied around the question of experiencing dry eyes and mouth without medication, with many sharing relief at discovering others with burning mouth syndrome after feeling dismissed by doctors who attributed symptoms to aging or menopause. Several members offered valuable insights, including the counterintuitive fact that watery eyes can actually be a sign of chronic dry eye, with one member explaining how tear duct plugs and Restasis prescription drops stopped their constant tearing after proper testing by an ophthalmologist. A recurring theme was the frustration of unexplained symptoms and the comfort found in knowing others share these challenging experiences.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes sorry I realized that after I posted it. My eyes still feel dry so I use the drops I’m on the computer quite a bit. My insurance covers it so cost isn’t an issue.

November 26, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use Restasis at my last eye checkup my doc said my eyes look great no dry eyes, but they sure do feel dry still! My Schirmers test was neg.

November 26, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

@Tawnalnman believe it or not, chronic dry eye can make your eyes water. Watery eyes is the body's response to the irritation of dry eyes. That’s how I found out I had chronic dry eyes.

November 24, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

My insurance doesn’t cover much...if any. The last time I got it, it was $85 🙁

November 26, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member, my last post was for Tawnalnman. She said her eyes tear a lot, I was letting her know it could be dry eye. If your test for dry eye was negative and your doctor said your eyes were fine, why would you use RESTASIS? If I didn’t have to use those drops, I wouldn’t.....they are expensive 🙁

November 26, 2019

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