i was diagnosed with KC, fuschs and just recently dry eye syndrome. I initially got the hybrid lenses which helped but I could not wear them long with the dry eye. I went on a dry therapy treatment...

Restasis is pretty darn expensive, even with insurance. My eye doctor told me that I could use the individual Restasis vials 2 or 3 times. I went online and some people finished got 8 uses out of...

I have a theory about the impact of drugs that can induce CVID on my system. As many of you know, various drugs such as seizure meds and some cancer drugs can induce CVID in some people, but what...

I had rosacea since I was 25 years old. I have been diagnosed withocular rosacea now, and the eye dr. put me on Restasis drops andtold me to use over the counter tears for the dry eye. I have...

I have just been diagnosed with Sjornes on top of RA. I am steroid drops for my eyes, as well as Restasis. My dry mouth has become unbearable and so my dr. gave me a prescription for Evoxac....all...

Hello all, I am new here but was reading through some of the older posts. I have Sjogrens as a secondary part to my RA.I am currently using Restasis and it seems to be holding me over for now. But I...

I got in to my dr today and he ran afew more tests (perifial vision) . I am now on prednisole 4x's per day with refresh drops in between. If this doesn't clear up my left eye he will put me on...

HIIM SORRY IN ADVANDE BUT THIS DIEASE IS REALLY STARTING TO TICK ME OFF. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH EVERYTIME I GO TO THE DOCTOR NOW WITH ANY COMPLAINT THEY GIVE ME THAT CONDESCENDING LOOK AND SAY ITS JUST...

Hello,I was wondering - are many of you using salogen? If so has it increased your perspiration? I already have a sweating issue thanks to some endocrine problems and the last thing I want is more...

The first symptoms appeared two years ago.I was diagnosed with Graves'and thyroid eye disease proptosis, limitation in up gaze, high IOP, dry eye and optic neuropathy. I was treated with steroids and...

I've had dry eyes and mouth for many years, and finally asked to be tested for Sjogrens since so many people in our group have it. My eye doctor found that while my tear quality is good, the...

I have heard the wonderful stories of remission from ted. I have ted and I think it is settling somewhat. When it first started, I had to go to have my cornea scraped about everyday for a month or 2,...

I hve been very sick with Sjogrens for 41/2 years. I finally went to a Uivesity Hospital to get a diagnosis. The doctor there told me she knew what was wrong with me but she was not going to do any...

I am having such a horrible time sleeping at night. I fall asleep just fine but I wake up every 2 hours feeling very anxious. Sometimes my blood pressure goes up and my heart rate goes up anywhere...

My PCP suspects I have RA. My first rheumatology appointment/consult is in 2 weeks. My symptoms correlate with what I've read but I'm also afraid that I'll be told I'm ok. The reason is because I'm...