Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Milk Thistle on July 10, 2024, 06:02:52 PM
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Hi. Im now 50 and trundling through menopause with all the usual issues, but Iv noticed alot of migrainy type headaches, about 15 days a month. Also my eye are dry and scratchy, with bloodshot bits and endless tears. Anyone else suffering this please?
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Hi,yes, I get the eyes, I just always use optrex for soothing or viscotears for dry eye. Meno can heighten allergies also,so maybe because there's been a fairly high pollen count lately could have something to do with it. Do consult a Dr though if it continues :)
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Hi do get the headaches sorted. Migraines may increase in peri-menopause.
As oestrogen levels drop the body may become dry: inside and out; deep in the ears, eyes, nostrils, skin, vagina ......
I've been using eye drops on the advice of my optometrist but the lids are so gritty by the early hours >:(.
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Thank you both for your replies. I would love to go to the doctors but there is a 3 week waiting list even to see a nurse, but thats a whole other forum. I am going to get eye drops and see how I go. Just glad im not the only one xx
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Have an optician take a look,least they can make sure all ok.
I have the gritty feeling in the evenings and like a stinging feeling but the drops do help :)
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I’ve been suffering with dry eyes for a while the optition recommended these
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Go and get an eye health check (different to a vision check) from an optician, they will be able to advise on the dry eye symptoms. I had dry, gritty eyes that occasionally felt bruised/poked a couple of years ago, I was amazed when my optician told me I was severely dehydrated! I didn't need eye drops, I needed to drink more water :o
My health authority does free eye health checks, not sure if this is countrywide protocol or if it varies but your optician will obviously be able to advise.