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Hey guys,
I've been on this board for awhile now, and like many of you, desperately searching for a cure, throwing my money away, and not getting help or doctors understanding enough. I've tried EVERYTHING (IPL, schlerals, conjuctival surgery, allergy meds/drops/shots, goggles, restasis, etc.....) The IPL did help to get my meibomian glands working again, but no matter what I had chronic pain, especially from March to late November. I finally decided to take my mom's advice and see Dr. Oberg in Crystal Lake, IL (near Chicago) who was my immunologist when I was five. I didn't want to go because I always showed up negative on allergy tests, plus doctors told me my pain wasn't due to allergies, and the meds never worked.
Long story short, I went and saw him. He remembered me and my family even though its been a couple decades. I showed up positive for just about everything. Dr. Oberg does a very specific type of testing that is fine-tailored to each individual, and so that's why I showed up negative at the other doctors, because they're tests are so generic. I started taking shots in January (I give them to myself at home, so it's much more conevient, so if you live far away you can still get help from him!) and by early February I was feeling normal. The real shocker to me is that throughout March, April, and now May---months in which my pain is the worst, I am fine. No red eyes or burning or horrid pain. Even my swollen throat, sinus issues, itchy ears, and itchy skin are gone!
I have had pain for five years, with never more than a month or two with relief (and those were always winter months, mind you, months in which I have less allergies). I've been three and a half months of almost NO symptoms in what is usually the worst time for me.
I feel like I've got my life back. I feel like a 27-year old again.
I don't know if I'm allowed to link or put his info on here, but just google Dr. Gary Oberg in Crystal Lake, IL. If you live very far away I'd suggest calling their office and getting a list of the other doctors in the nation who do similar testing to his.
I also found this link of another person who went to see him, which I thought was interesting since I know some people on here have thyroid issues that cause their dry eye: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/th...cago-area.html
Oberg focuses a lot on food allergies/intolerances, hormone issues, and all that sort of thing. He is very holistic and he's changed my life. Please message if you have any questions!!!
I've been on this board for awhile now, and like many of you, desperately searching for a cure, throwing my money away, and not getting help or doctors understanding enough. I've tried EVERYTHING (IPL, schlerals, conjuctival surgery, allergy meds/drops/shots, goggles, restasis, etc.....) The IPL did help to get my meibomian glands working again, but no matter what I had chronic pain, especially from March to late November. I finally decided to take my mom's advice and see Dr. Oberg in Crystal Lake, IL (near Chicago) who was my immunologist when I was five. I didn't want to go because I always showed up negative on allergy tests, plus doctors told me my pain wasn't due to allergies, and the meds never worked.
Long story short, I went and saw him. He remembered me and my family even though its been a couple decades. I showed up positive for just about everything. Dr. Oberg does a very specific type of testing that is fine-tailored to each individual, and so that's why I showed up negative at the other doctors, because they're tests are so generic. I started taking shots in January (I give them to myself at home, so it's much more conevient, so if you live far away you can still get help from him!) and by early February I was feeling normal. The real shocker to me is that throughout March, April, and now May---months in which my pain is the worst, I am fine. No red eyes or burning or horrid pain. Even my swollen throat, sinus issues, itchy ears, and itchy skin are gone!
I have had pain for five years, with never more than a month or two with relief (and those were always winter months, mind you, months in which I have less allergies). I've been three and a half months of almost NO symptoms in what is usually the worst time for me.
I feel like I've got my life back. I feel like a 27-year old again.
I don't know if I'm allowed to link or put his info on here, but just google Dr. Gary Oberg in Crystal Lake, IL. If you live very far away I'd suggest calling their office and getting a list of the other doctors in the nation who do similar testing to his.
I also found this link of another person who went to see him, which I thought was interesting since I know some people on here have thyroid issues that cause their dry eye: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/th...cago-area.html
Oberg focuses a lot on food allergies/intolerances, hormone issues, and all that sort of thing. He is very holistic and he's changed my life. Please message if you have any questions!!!
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