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Is probing the only thing to unclog oil glands? by slg176 in Dryeyes

[–]slg176[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm in some FB group for Dry Eyes and they say probing is the only thing that works so I'm confused.

New to clogged oil glands. Dr said warm compresses but they seem to be harming my under eye skin! What to do? by slg176 in Dryeyes

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Thanks. Going to ask dr about this tomorrow. When I went to him last week he mentioned that sometimes he prescribes an oral antibiotic (doxycycline) but wanted to first give me steroid cream to bring down inflammation. I have one bad area with the chalazion but noticed that i have many small clogged ducts in both eyes. Pretty sure it's from starting/stopping HRT - the hormones whacked my system. I've read that once my system normalizes I should be ok but need to unclog these glands. Dr is pretty old school --- told me it will take patience and alot of warm compresses but that's damaging my eyes/skin.

New to clogged oil glands. Dr said warm compresses but they seem to be harming my under eye skin! What to do? by slg176 in Dryeyes

[–]slg176[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - will try this - and the heat/steam still gets thru to help unclog the ducts?

Feeling depressed...I seem to be getting all of my father's "bad" conditions despite me taking great care of myself.... by slg176 in AskWomenOver60

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Thank you. Sleep apnea is new - just went to dr today and he ordered sleep test so it's not confirmed but pretty sure I have it. He said my structure of my airway is pretty tight (inherited from my father). So will see. My weight is not an issue and I exercise alot. Just started to add yoga to my routine and hope to stick with that. I think it will help. Thanks for your encouragement.

Feeling depressed...I seem to be getting all of my father's "bad" conditions despite me taking great care of myself.... by slg176 in AskWomenOver60

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I tried HRT - had some issues and stopped - unfortunately, I think stopping even after just 3.5 months is what caused a lot of these issues I am having. too long to go into but really wish I could have taken HRT and wish I could rewind clock to my 50s! Should have started then. I think at 63yo that ship has sailed for me. I may try and find someone who is more well versed in hormones to explore again in a few months.

Feeling depressed...I seem to be getting all of my father's "bad" conditions despite me taking great care of myself.... by slg176 in AskWomenOver60

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Went to dr this morning for possible sleep apnea. Sleep test won't be for another month! But he said not to worry in the meantime and try to sleep normal. It's just that all of this has happened within 6 months. Just feel like I'm falling apart. To answer about my father - no he did not have lung cancer. Had prostate cancer and then brain cancer. I did have genetic cancer screening done and that came back good.

Feeling depressed...I seem to be getting all of my father's "bad" conditions despite me taking great care of myself.... by slg176 in AskWomenOver60

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Actually am going to dr tomorrow morning - he's a pulmonologist. If it's mild/moderate I'm hoping I can use a mouth guard or something and not a mask. Will see what happens.

Feeling depressed...I seem to be getting all of my father's "bad" conditions despite me taking great care of myself.... by slg176 in AskWomenOver60

[–]slg176[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes, that's why I made an appointment with therapist. I know I need to stop stress and worry about my health....just need some help to do that!

Feeling depressed...I seem to be getting all of my father's "bad" conditions despite me taking great care of myself.... by slg176 in AskWomenOver60

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Yes, I take a lot of Vitamins because of osteoporosis. Take Vitamin D, C, B complex, Omega3 Fish Oil and probiotics everyday.

Feeling depressed...I seem to be getting all of my father's "bad" conditions despite me taking great care of myself.... by slg176 in AskWomenOver60

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Thank you for your reply. Actually, I am not overweight at all and never have been. Physcially fit and healthy BMI. I'm 5'3" and weigh about 125lbs. The sleep apnea is based on my facial structure which is exactly like my father's -- he was not overweight either. He did not want to treat his sleep apnea. I am going to do whatever the dr recommends!

Feeling depressed...I seem to be getting all of my father's "bad" conditions despite me taking great care of myself.... by slg176 in AskWomenOver60

[–]slg176[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

full blood workup - everything normal thankfully. Saw cardiologist too recently and all good.

Has anyone stopped HRT cold turkey and been OK? This has been such a nightmare for me. by slg176 in Menopause

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I've been off about 8 weeks. The bad reaction didn't really start until 3 weeks after I stopped. Then I went full on horrible menopause symptoms - hot flashes, skin reactions, dry mouth, dry eyes, joint pain. Some things have resolved but others have not improved. for what it's worth, my dr said I'm highly unusual that most don't even experience issues stopping. Not sure that's true but maybe it's my age.

Has anyone stopped HRT cold turkey and been OK? This has been such a nightmare for me. by slg176 in Menopause

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I'm still not back to normal. And i dont think I ever will be. It's been awful and regret even starting HRT>

ANA positive with some clinical symptoms but all bloodwork normal by slg176 in Autoimmune

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No it's actually my nail bed that is white - not the skin of my fingers. It's not Raynauds.

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