Eye Bag/Eye Mask

[Energy14]

Hello my dear Lupus Warriors

To bring you good vibes with my Optician's recommendation yesterday - Eye Bag/Eye Mask. Boots had on offer £10.99 and it works a treat.

As part of Sjogren's Syndrome - my eyes are very dry but of late have been soooo dry. Optician explained and tested my tear film, with drops and could see that eye glands where you put drops in were blocked 🚫 😐 This means that less tear film is produced, causing more dryness.

Eye bag is 👌🏽 you put into microwave for 30 seconds, sit back pop it on and relax for 10 mins. Optician said to use a part of daily eye care regiment.

Enjoy - Go on - Pamper yourself 🥰😇

[Yunnan]

Love the positive tips. Thank you!

[Energy14 in reply to Yunnan]

You are most welcome Yunnan 👋🏼

[solo99]

Thank you for sharing. I have MCTD inc Sjogrens, delighted with this tip as my mother also has Sjogrens and Blepharitis. I knew applying heat helps but didn't know this was available. Looking forward to using it 😉

[Energy14 in reply to solo99]

Most welcome solo99, 👋🏼You and your Mother will feel the benefits from first use. Soothing 🧘🏽‍♀️🪷

Sending you both Good Vibes 🫂

[CavendishCool]

Already on it, as the youngsters say, like a car bonnet. My favourite time is bedtime listening to the Archers on BBC Sounds on my ear buds. Aaahhh. Enjoy Lupus Peeps x

[Energy14 in reply to CavendishCool]

Hello CavendishCool, 👋🏼 Now you are talking my language 🗣🎼🎧Total Relaxation 🧘🏽‍♀️ Hope Yoga classes and tutoring are going well ☯️ xx

[CavendishCool in reply to Energy14]

Hellooo-eee. How lovely that you remembered or read my posts, or both - I'm so touched and grateful. Anyhoo, still bending old ladies twice a week, just off in a mo to bend some wonderful adults with learning difficulties who LOVE yoga. They are so good too and teach me a lot about life and lemons when I think I'm the only one in the world that stuff happens to. Then I teach my FriYay Night Restorative/Yin/collapse.in a heap class. Followed up by getting up in the night wondering why my legs ache so much 🥴. I'm working on the basis that if I keep running, I might run faster than my not best friend Lupus. I do realise that I am quite lucky to be able to do this, but what will I do if I don't do this? I'm not "ill" enough to not work and not at pension age because they moved it again; I would get no benefits, I'm not unwell enough and am self employed, get nothing for caring for my brother because he doesn't live with me, but I still have stuff to pay for. Pity Party over - I love your Buddha. I recently bought myself a Ganesha for the garden to keep Buddha x 3 company. Yet another lengthy answer. I have, I think attached a photo of the set up for FriYay night yoga. Namaste 🙏

[Energy14 in reply to CavendishCool]

Namaste 🙏🏽 🧘🏽‍♀️Thank you for sharing CavendishCool 🫂 I have several Buddha's in garden and home.

Yes, I feel you....not easy being 'inbetween' stages with condition.

All you can do is keep moving, trying as best as you can and listen to your body for as long as your body allows.

If the time comes when you can not, you will grieve what u could do and will have to learn and accept your limitations. Embrace your physical Freedoms ✨️ 💛

Remember, physical freedoms are only one aspect...Mental Freedom is key and nurturing 🧠 mind and well-being.....going for a walk, no matter how short or long, enjoying your garden 🌻🌼🌹🌺 leisure time

Recovering from major injury, I have learnt to be more Patient and give Thanks for what I have.

Sending you Peaceful Vibes 🌸

[Poshcards]

wow, great idea, my optician said to use a warm flannel, this seems much nicer xx

[Energy14 in reply to Poshcards]

Hello Poshcards, 👋🏼 Yes it is so much nicer💆🏽‍♀️ than a warm flannel. Micro-beads remain heated for 30 minutes, you decide how long to use. I choose 10-15 mins.

Technology helps to eliminate outside environmental eye irritants 👀 xxx

[Poshcards in reply to Energy14]

Already ordered one and it's been despatched!! Thanks for putting this on the forum x

[Krazykat26]

I have a USB mask n I do it every day for twenty mins. It has settings for 20,40 or 60 mins and it's marvellous!! Thank you for sharing Energy 🤗You rest up now n recover. Good luck with the Motability too🍀💜🌈 xx

[Energy14 in reply to Krazykat26]

Hello KrazyKat26, 👋🏼 Good to know that USB mask is working well for you 👐🏽

Thank you, I am getting there slowly 🐌 and with MRI report, my physio now can implement techniques to build upon 👣

I hope you are keeping well 🧡 xx

[CavendishCool]

FriYay Night Yoga set up.

FriYay Night yoga laid out with mats and props, dim lighting and aromatherapy!

[Energy14 in reply to CavendishCool]

Looks Fabulous CavendishCool 👌🏽

Yoga is so beneficial, I will return when knee is fully recovered. My instructor adapts to my ability. .....swimming 🏊🏽‍♀️ is helping atm xx

[Looplylady]

Thank you i will try this.

[Energy14 in reply to Looplylady]

Hello Loopllady 👋🏼 Yes, it certainly has made an improvement with my dry eyes 👀 xx

[Hidden]

Hi Energy14

Thanks for this, looks great and I bet it’ll feel pampering too - even though it’s more a necessity. Heading to Boots.com right now! You’re a Health Unlocked influencer 😄

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[Energy14 in reply to Hidden]

Hello Sarafied 👋🏼 Thank you, 'Every cloud has a Silver Lining' although a necessity - it feels wonderful. Enjoy 😉 🌼🫂🧡

[thisismaya]

Hi Energy14,

Thank you for sharing this tip! I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with dry eyes and glad that you found a remedy that works for you.

I thought I'd just make you aware of a new health platform called HExSOS that might be helpful to you. It brings users and healthcare professionals together to share experiences on key health topics, so that people can make more informed health decisions.

hexsos.com/

Sjogren's syndrome is covered and there are lots of questions and answers listed surrounding this topic.

I hope you find it useful.

[Energy14 in reply to thisismaya]

Hey 👋🏼 thisismya, I hope you are well

Thank you for your Health platform suggestion. I will take a look.

I can see that you have just joined, I hope you find a wealth of support from our wonderful fellow members 😊 💜

[thisismaya in reply to Energy14]

Thank you! 😊