Re: Limited Myectomy
it's very nice and comforting to know that you are doing well so far and had an okay experience. i keep thinking about his hydroeye supplement that was specifically formulated for dryeyes and after surgery. of course i haven't done anything about it yet. but it seems to me that this could eliminate a lot of the need for these ointments and eyedrops?
Re: Limited Myectomy
Hi, this is my first time to respond to BB. I have had beb for 6 yrs now. In your response to "limited myectomy" you mentioned Hydroeye, can you clue me in on this. I have dry eye pretty bad. My lower tearducts have been cauterized and that helped for a time. I had plugs put in the upper ones about two months ago and that has helped tremendously, but my eyes seem to burn all the time, or at least most of the time, which makes the spasms worse. I get my injections about every three months. (60 units) I use eyedrops all of the time. Is this sensitive eye problem common with you. My doctor said it is the combination of the BEB and Botox. Judy from Ohio
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Hi Judy,Welcome to the BB. Hope you will drop in often. My eyes frequently burn also ... I've had no surgeries and have 100 units of Botox every
eight weeks. I'm not sure what causes the burning, but sometimes it is from intensity of light. Are you photosensitive? Please tell us as much about yourself as you care to share. We have a good time here, as well as share information, frustrations, and even some successes. Sally in North Idaho where the moon is so beautiful tonight, high in a cold sky, dancing in and out behind clouds. I could look at it forever, and that light does not hurt!
Re: Limited Myectomy/Welcome Judy
Welcome to the bulletin board Judy. I have never used Hydroeye so can't tell you anything about it. I do use non-preservative-free drops and nightime creams (covered up with eye blinds) though 365 days/year, as my eyes get very dry - they mostly burn for about 2 months after the botox injections which last me between 4-5 months. I get 90 units of botox each time now and I really can't remember if its th beb or th botox that causes all the sensitivity - your doctor might well be correct in saying that its a combination of both of these elements. I've had beb/meige for over 6 years. Keep in touch.June in Toronto
Re: Limited Myectomy
Below is a link to a press release by the manufacturer of HydroEye. (You will have to have Acrobat Reader to access it.) It is a nutritional supplement that is supposed to help dry eyes. Dee Linde is trying it and, we hope, will let us know her experience with it. Others of us have tried Moistur-Eyes, a different supplement, with varying results.Virginia in balmy Alabama
Related link: http://www.sciencebasedhealth.com/sbh/PDF/PressRelease/HydroEye_Study_Release_1-22-02.pdf
Re: Limited Myectomy
Dear Joann, so glad you posted after your surgery I was wondering how you were doing. Now that it is behind you, you can just try and pamper yourself, do everything Dr.A. said you were todo and rest up as much as possible. Take care and post more whenever you can.June in Toronto (beb/meige) where its to be 11degC today - so mild its ridiculous!
Re: Limited Myectomy
Hi Joann Sounds like your surgery went well and will prove to be a good thing. I had the same surgery in 1998. Yes, you will turn many different colors before you're through. With me, the bruizing went down my cheeks. This is normal, however. Just remember to be patient with this. It takes a little while for things to settle down. I expected miracles right from the start but then realized it wasn't going to happen. Good luck to you. Carol Brown, Naselle, WA
Re: Limited Myectomy
Glad to see you back posting Joann. Keep those warm paks going. They help with the healing process. I still use ointment around my eye area as it frequently feels tight and dry. The numbness will stay for awhile. Everyone is a little different. I'm 9 months post-op and there still is a little numbness in my forehead. It is gradually going away. Hope that your double vision goes away quickly. I did not have that problem, thank goodness. Mine biggest post-op symptoms or complaint was the excessive tearing and itching.Be sure and keep us updated on your progress. Shirley
Re: Limited Myectomy
Glad to see you are back with us again. You do have to watch out for dry eyes - I had a problem with that, too, only it was causing blurriness, rather than double vision. I still use warm packs on my eyes - it does feel good. Your forehead may take a long time to feel normal - mine still doesn't, but not really numb either. Take care of yourself and keep us updated.Virginia in AL
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