please help

[lindmat]

just need to whinge a bit. I am worried that my inhaler is affecting my eyes. I am sitting struggling to see the screen right now, I also have a soreness on the skin under my eyes and across my cheekbones. I know if I go back to the doctors that even if I get them to take me seriously they will make me feel guilty for being sick. I have the same thing at work, I feel that people do not take me seriously. the problem I have is that when I go to the asthma nurse they check my O2 levels and peak flow which are always normal, I am then left feeling upset, a couple of times I have actually been so upset by the reaction I get I have actually cried. it is so frustrating not to be believed.

has anyone else had this problem?

[Karjade]

Why don't you go to the Optician to get checked out or the emergency eye department at your local hospital. It may be a good idea to close your eyes when you use your steroid inhalers. I have a condition called Blepharitis which affects your eyes making them sore and dry.

[ChrissieMons]

You need to find out what is wrong with your lungs as well as your eyes. You don't mention any symptoms which are asthma-like. Your pharmacist can help with your eye problem if you don't want to go to A&E, or you could ask for an emergency appointment with your optician. I have eczema round my eyes from time to time and look terrible - red, scaly skin as if I am slowly turning into a snake. Cream helps and it clears up eventually.

The way to get better is to be proactive and do something to solve the problem.