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[CLKD]

Off to search for the dream thread 

[CLKD]

Itchy, sore, gritty eyes - does anyone use eye drops and if so, which and do they help? 

[limpy]

Not drops but the Optex spray.
It's sprayed on closed eyelids to sort out the meibomian glands.
Meibomian gland disfunction is said to be the leading cause of dry eye disease
http://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/rethinking-meibomian-gland-dysfunction-how-to-spot?julyaugust-2011

[CLKD]

  - must make a note! 

[babyjane]

I have Meibomian Gland disorder leading to Blepharitis.  I tried the Optrex spray on closed lids but it was no good for me.  I have practically an unused bottle still in date if anyone would like it.

I have an eye bag which you heat in the microwave which clears the secretions from the glands, Blephasol which cleans the debris away and Systane eye drops and this regime keeps it comfortable at bay.  Blephasol and Systane are available on prescription if you have this disorder and not just dry eyes, but Systane is still good as it lasts longer than artificial tears. 

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[coldethyl]

Another migraine. It's like being pregnant again as I was ill then with them. I've got a dodgy neck and I think that is setting them off more easily too.

[coldethyl]

Oh Coldethyl, poor you, you sound like me last year, I'm sure my crunchy neck didn't help either.

S x

Thanks. It sort of goes only to pop back again. Worse this week as I came on. The upside is I'm getting a lot of intermittent fasting done as even the smell of food is making my head hurt.

[coldethyl]

Oh that's horrible, smells, tastes and light set mine off.  Since my last period finished about a week ago my neck has been really crunchy again and I'm definitely lacking in energy, mood isn't great either not is my tummy.  Do you find similar these days?

S x

I find I'm rubbish the week before period and during it then for few days afterwards. My anxiety keeps bubbling up the week of period and few days before. I said to OH this morning that I'd just like one day when I felt ok without something rearing its head.to be fair, I had a run of decent days a week or so ago so there is some light. Can you get physio for your neck? I had some years ago when migraines really bad and the exercises helped, though of course I stopped doing them and now can't remember what it was I did.  X

[Smokey]

God do I ache down both arms neck shoulders and right finger head feels heavy again too, it feels like it's going to topple right off and legs feel strange too ( that's probably my ms) my balance is slightly worse too.

When will it all end

Ann x

[orchid]

Just before this day ends😳
Migraine
Stiff neck
Hacking cough
Agony indigestion and tummy pain after chinese tonight...not to mention low mood because of it all.  what a life!

[Lizab]

Nagging headache since I woke this morning. I'll have to take something for it before I go to bed.

[star-mam]

Exhaustion
Dizziness
Nausea
Indigestion
Aching limbs

and all people (including my GP and practice nurse) seem to ask when they hear I'm menopausal is "are you having hot flushes?" 

[CLKD]

Tell them 'yes' - works for other ladies and tends to focus their mind a bit