Is there anyone who takes FLAX SEED supplements ??

[JAC22]

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 ??

[Hidden]

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

[JAC22 in reply to Hidden]

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

[Zeen]

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.

[JAC22 in reply to Zeen]

Thank you for the reply-- I will look into this.

Kind Regards

Jane

[Hidden]

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.

[JAC22]

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

[joan_w]

I have been having a spoonful of seeds including flax seeds on my cereal for months now and have had no problems.

Jo

[Zeen]

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.