2nd time on Minocycline, and testosterone Question.

[wakeupscreaming]

Hi there,

I tried minocycline 1.5 years ago for 2 months. It actually worked in bringing inflammation down in my eye, which enabled my eyelids to feel "normal". I no longer had the gunky heavy feeling. After I stopped the 2 month cycle, by two days later the heaviness was back.
I started a 2nd cycle about 10 days ago, and I don't think this time it's as effective. Has anyone got experience with that, and with that happening?
The first 4 days, it did alleviate some of the tearing. But my eyes are still heavy. I'm not sure if I just need to give it some more time, but I don't remember the 1st time taking this long.

I had heard that testosterone can reduce the inflammation in your eye. How can I try this? I am in Canada.
Is this a cream or patch? How to use it? I'm assuming it's prescription only? Is there a brand name I can ask my Dr. for?

[deep_dry_eye]

If you are in Canada, you should have access to Xiidra and Restasis. I am on both -- give that a try.

If Minocycline helps you, then it is probably an inflammation problem. Both Xiidra and Restasis are anti-inflammatory medication aimed to control and reduce the inflammation. If you are located in a major city, you should also give IPL a try.

I would not go the Testosterone route until you have exhausted other options and have evidence that T is the problem.

[wakeupscreaming]

Just adding to my first post. I have now completed 3 months of minocycline. And I will say, this round was not as successful as the first time I tried it almost 2 years ago for my tearing eye.
The first time I used minocycline it really helped. My eyelids didn't have that "heavy" gunky feeling, and I wasn't tearing up.

This 2nd time round, I was outside alot more, as it was Spring/Summer. Every time going outside, my eyes would tear/water/discharge. I'm not sure if its a trigger from the wind or what.
So the minocycline was almost completely useless.

BTW, has anyone saw this article?
https://www.livescience.com/65774-ba...ve-on-eye.html

It's about the eye's microbiome.
I still believe whatever's causing my issues, was started from bacteria. And, it's my belief that it's contagious.

[LindaDawn]

Hi wakeupscreaming

thank you for your update. Sorry to hear it didn't work as well this time. I was the same with Eye steriods. It's time worked brilliantly but 2 and 3 time no relief whatsoever.

and also thank you for thelink on eye bacteria. I think in 10/20 years time they will be able to treat and understand and prevent dry eye..