fyi i forgot that the nasal steroids also contain BAK -- nevermind then -- shoot.
you could try ciclesonide (omnaris). is preservative free - but, some people develop candida. asked my eye MD and he recommended storing it in the fridge if used. there's a dry version of ciclesonide - i think it's pf too
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yeah - they do. I haven't found a good antihistamine eye drop. What i've found that helps is using nasal corticosteroids (my MD Rxs Veramyst... there are others) - and, that tends to bring down the allergies in the eyes. Much lower incidence of steroid-induced glaucoma/cataracts with that - very low risk if any.
and, before using a nasal steroid -- it's good to clean out the nose with a neti-pot. use distilled water for it -- otherwise you risk infection -- i use the upright bottle from neil med that uses "positive pressure" with the packets of NaCl/ sodium bicarbonate - and, after using, you can wash the bottle out following the directions (wash w/ distilled water & a drop of dishwashing liquid), adn then cook in microwave (for real!) for 1-2 minutes
don't know if nasal steroids would work w/ sjogrens- hope they do
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Originally posted by Nikki View Posttry Leiter's - they can Rx cromolyn pf -- but, kind of a pain in the butt as have to be refridge and use 4x/day.
other wise - try allergy shots (immunotherapy) -
or, also see an ENT MD to see if there are any nose problems that exacerbate allergies --
that's my 2 cents for the day -
Nikki
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omg Nikki=i started the Cromolyn pf about 3 weeks ago! and 4x a day..do u use them? if so do they help?? i am also on sinugair... i cant do shots as i have allergice reactions to them-i think mostly likely cause of my sjogrens.. my arms swelll like footballs-tried them 3x!
thanks so much! i relaly hoping the cromolyn andsingulair save me.. i wont know until the flowers start to bloom-prob in a month!
thanks!
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try Leiter's - they can Rx cromolyn pf -- but, kind of a pain in the butt as have to be refridge and use 4x/day.
other wise - try allergy shots (immunotherapy) -
or, also see an ENT MD to see if there are any nose problems that exacerbate allergies --
that's my 2 cents for the day -
Nikki
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spring allergies coming soon. what do we use w/ severe dry eyes?
i again need soemthing other than steriods .. i have severe eye allergies on top of mgd and sjogrens.. ahhh.what to do..
has anybody tried singulair??
what about Cromolyn -is that drying? of course im allergic to preservtives too... if anybody can help it would be so appreciated.. i may have to order a big bubble to livein.. lolTags: None
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