Any one experience eye infection?

[sandybrown]

Looking for answers to (Rheumatoid arthritis) problems.

[Penel]

Hi Bala

Are you talking about autoimmune eye problems associated with RA rather than infections?

[sandybrown in reply to Penel]

This is a repeat problem every 10 months or so. In the morning the eye looks very red and pain full, eye casualty gives eye drops and send you home with more eye drops, the eye gets better after 4 weeks and 10 months later it starts again. There may be other problems related to this.

I am looking for answers from the team.

[YvonneD in reply to sandybrown]

Could this be an allergic reaction -- if it happens on a regular basis. Maybe pollen (spring) or mould (autumn)? Just a wild guess but - if antihistamines work then will save a trip to A&E.

[ivlyndy]

My sister was diagnosed with Stills Disease aged 5 years - juvenile form of RA. By the time it was diagnosed she had lost the sight in one eye from RA - eyeritis (spelling) - had several operations on her knee and slept in splints so she could walk on waking. It burnt itself out by the time she was 20 but has returned with a vengeance in her late 40's early 50's. She received a phone call whilst on holiday and had to return early because the RA had flared up seriously in her eyes. Taking drops every 2 hours and then another daily. She works for the NHS and they are treating her ambominably because she cannot go to work. The drops mean she cannot see most of the day. She also has psoriasis. I have complete sympathy but cannot offer any reasons - RA has a life of its own.

[Penel in reply to ivlyndy]

So sorry to hear about your sister. My iritis was originally misdiagnosed, and my eyesight permanently damaged, unfortunately not many GPs can recognise it (but opticians can).

Perhaps you or your sister might be interested in reading blogs/information from Paleomom, who has researched autoimmune diseases and what we eat.

thepaleomom.com/about-sarah-2

thepaleomom.com/2012/04/mod...

[Penel]

Autoimmune disorders often come along in groups, unfortunately. There are various eye and other problems associated with RA. This link gives a good explanation.

patient.co.uk/doctor/rheuma...

It would perhaps be a good idea to ask what your particular eye problem is and the risks associated with it. Can you attend an eye clinic rather than A&E? I have recurring iritis (uveitis) which needs prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage, its onset seems associated with stress, but can sometimes appear to be random. I self-refer to an eye clinic, and also keep a supply of steroid drops at home.

The symptoms of RA can sometimes be helped by changes to what you eat. Going gluten and/or dairy free helps some people. The Autoimmune Protocol may also help, but is a more extreme way of eating.

rheumatoidarthritis.net/nut...

Perhaps try posting your question on the RA site on HU, as I don't think this is cholesterol related.

healthunlocked.com/nras

[sandybrown]

All,

Thank you very much for your response. Will post my question to the above link on HU. Thanks.