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24-07-12, 02:29 PM

Blepharitis isn't The same as conjunctivitis but is very often mistaken for it. My husband suffers from flare ups of this and antibiotics were the first resort, then hot compresses and baby shampoo- he visited an ophthalmic specialist as the doc was just giving him various tablets etc, but I'd say it's definitely worth trying the antihistamine route as its also often got an allergy trigger.

It's a tedious thing to live with I hope it clears up for you. Also I'm reading you have just moved, has there been any concrete dust about where you are? This is a known eye irritant, or change of scene , or carpets?

24-07-12, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BoltonSte

Can you not just takesome Claritin/Piriton/Antihiustamine for a couple of days and see if it eases the tears?

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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Not that I know anything about sensitive skin, eyes and infections.

Lou, I know you're trying to help with my best interests at heart but what you speak of is dealing with conjunctivitis which I haven't got any more. This Blepharitis is a disorder of the eyelid which may or may not have come about because of the conj. and it is not infectious. I'm not wearing any makeup and haven't tried to since I realised what it was I had. The DOCTOR (you know, that person who has a profession concerning ailments

) has told me I can use baby oil no probs to help the dryness, which is better now anyway.

I am taking the antihistamines but don't think they're helping much.

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Originally Posted by shonadoll

Blepharitis isn't The same as conjunctivitis but is very often mistaken for it.

Thankyou!

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Originally Posted by shonadoll

It's a tedious thing to live with I hope it clears up for you. Also I'm reading you have just moved, has there been any concrete dust about where you are? This is a known eye irritant, or change of scene , or carpets?

I have just moved but I had the eye bother when I came back from Scotland halfway through June. Took me a fortnight to go to the doctor as I thought I just had hay fever for a while. Heyho.

There is concrete dust in the garage but that's just been painted now so shouldn't contribute any more to the situation if it did at all.

It is just that, tedious. I make the crappest patient lol but I'm getting used to it now. Slowly...

dizzyblonde · 24-07-12, 05:23 PM

Bearing in mind your last post said it had flared up again, and you had to take antibiotics for a month, with no suggestion as to what had flared up......and the fact your eyes looked no different Sunday as they did the week before......why do you think I said to see the doctor rather than call the doctor?

My intentions as your friend rather than internet buddies, means exactly that.

Be defensive if you wish, I'll feck off and not bother saying anything instead. Advice from faceless people is obviously better than someone who sees you often.

24-07-12, 11:25 PM

So why the need to spout off on here when you see me enough in person? There's no need to repeat yourself, you told me everything in your "throw away makeup post" before a few times silly, you didn't need to say it again. And I had told you I had Blepharitis which wasn't infectious but you kept insisting it was. And I think you'll find it's you who is the defensive one with your "Advice from faceless people is obviously better than someone who sees you often", you should know better on an internet forum.

Hug hug, when you round for a brew then

25-07-12, 01:38 AM

Ladies, please collect your toys from the corner

I hope this all starts clearing up for you Maria. Out of curiosity did you ask the Doc re his opinion on wearing a helmet with conjunctivitis and the likelihood of re-infection from it? I can be quite prone to it so was interested in that...

25-07-12, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Milky Bar Kid

Ladies, please collect your toys from the corner

I hope this all starts clearing up for you Maria. Out of curiosity did you ask the Doc re his opinion on wearing a helmet with conjunctivitis and the likelihood of re-infection from it? I can be quite prone to it so was interested in that...

Haha I don't own any toys MBK

And yes I did ask about helmets. Doc didn't seem to think it would be an issue, he seemed to think the spread of infection would have to be very close eye-to-eye contact, and unlikely for the bacteriums to "jump" back onto me....lol. But I only asked him about this when my conj. had cleared up, conj. being more infectious it's probs more of an issue.

Also, while riding, tears were rolling down my face and either being absorbed into my neck tube or the cheek patches in the lid...that bothered me too...I don't think the doctor really had a clue about the helmet side of it, not surprisingly...anyone know any biker doctors? haha

24-07-12, 02:29 PM	#31
shonadoll Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Conjunctishytus... Blepharitis isn't The same as conjunctivitis but is very often mistaken for it. My husband suffers from flare ups of this and antibiotics were the first resort, then hot compresses and baby shampoo- he visited an ophthalmic specialist as the doc was just giving him various tablets etc, but I'd say it's definitely worth trying the antihistamine route as its also often got an allergy trigger. It's a tedious thing to live with I hope it clears up for you. Also I'm reading you have just moved, has there been any concrete dust about where you are? This is a known eye irritant, or change of scene , or carpets? Last edited by shonadoll; 24-07-12 at 02:30 PM.

24-07-12, 05:23 PM	#33
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Conjunctishytus... Bearing in mind your last post said it had flared up again, and you had to take antibiotics for a month, with no suggestion as to what had flared up......and the fact your eyes looked no different Sunday as they did the week before......why do you think I said to see the doctor rather than call the doctor? My intentions as your friend rather than internet buddies, means exactly that. Be defensive if you wish, I'll feck off and not bother saying anything instead. Advice from faceless people is obviously better than someone who sees you often. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12 Last edited by dizzyblonde; 24-07-12 at 05:28 PM.

24-07-12, 11:25 PM	#34
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Conjunctishytus... So why the need to spout off on here when you see me enough in person? There's no need to repeat yourself, you told me everything in your "throw away makeup post" before a few times silly, you didn't need to say it again. And I had told you I had Blepharitis which wasn't infectious but you kept insisting it was. And I think you'll find it's you who is the defensive one with your "Advice from faceless people is obviously better than someone who sees you often", you should know better on an internet forum. Hug hug, when you round for a brew then Last edited by missyburd; 24-07-12 at 11:26 PM.

25-07-12, 01:38 AM	#35
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Ladies, please collect your toys from the corner I hope this all starts clearing up for you Maria. Out of curiosity did you ask the Doc re his opinion on wearing a helmet with conjunctivitis and the likelihood of re-infection from it? I can be quite prone to it so was interested in that...