It has been suggested to me by a doctor at my local eye clinic that i take FLAX SEED supplements for dry eyes.
Will this be a problem as i take MTX ??
It has been suggested to me by a doctor at my local eye clinic that i take FLAX SEED supplements for dry eyes.
Will this be a problem as i take MTX ??
Wouldn't your eye doctor have told you if this was the case or didn't you explain about the MTX. You could ask your pharmacist. TTx
I always feel rushed at the clinic !! I sat for 2 hrs. -- only had eye drops put in during that time !!
Then you get about 5 mins.with the doc. -- by this time all I want to do is get out of there !!
I will see what the health shops have -- Thank you for the reply.
Kind Regards
Jane
I take ground flaxseed every morning sprinkled on my cereals. It is high in omega 3. Its fine with mtx, I also take several other drugs for my ra. It is just a seed, abit nutty flavoured. The dose is actually 2 tablespoons per day, but it is quite dry, needs to be mixed into something juicy.I just have one a day, but also take omega 3 capsules, they would prob do the same thing as flaxseed for you.
Good luck, Zeen.
Flax seed is great for dry eyes. And so is fish oil in capsules. Or eat oily fish if you like it.
You can actually buy a multivitamin capsule especially for dry eyes. I just can't remember the name, but its something like Visionace I think.
And always drink lots of water, too.
I found my dry eyes are far better when I'm on MTX! When I stopped MTX recently, I found the first symptom was needing more and more eye drops again.
I can't seem to win at all.
Thank you Phoebe-- I will go to a health shop & see what I can find -- I am finding a warm flannel on the eyes is quite soothing, and giving the eye lids a light massage after the warmth.
Kind Regards
Jane
I have been having a spoonful of seeds including flax seeds on my cereal for months now and have had no problems.
Jo
Just to say quickly,I bought my first bag of ground flaxseed from a health food shop, but cheaper on the internet. Hope it works for you.
Zeen.