I HAVE TRYeD EVERYTHING..

[TRiBaL]

Lets see, sleeping more, working on anxiety, drinking more water, blinking more, yawning more, lid scrubbing more (seems to be only thing helps a little), try plugs my eyes were to sensitive for them, try flaxseed and fish oil tablets, try eye vitamins, try night time goggles.

Gez, I have tried everything but restasis and eye glass chamber goggles.

I went to the doctors like 50000 times and this pain on my upper eyelid just seems like it will never go away .

I have a question does restasis have steroids in it?

Anymore tips for me to do? Hahaha because I'm running out of ideas.

[skygoddess]

Steri Lid? I think it helps me a lot.
Also I tried Mupirocin on my lashes at the recommendation of a dermatologist. I have not found any one who can tell me why this might help. No literature even hints at this being used in such a manner, but when I have a bad flare up it seems to clear it up.

I totally understand your frustration. Especially about the 5,000 Dr visits.
My Drs treat me like I am just a pain in the side.
I guess I dont bring in much revenue.

[Eli]

No, Restasis does not have steroids in it. The active ingredient is cyclosporine, which is an immunosuppresant. It's role is to to prevent the activation of T cells, which I believe leads to inflamation. Steroids can be used though, although only for short periods of time. They are very potent inhibitors of inflamation, but come with a list of nasty side effects if misused. Some common ones are Lotemax/Alrex, Pred-Forte and Tobradex. There are many others.

[TRiBaL]

Ya I have used lotemax, but only for 3 weeks.

Thanks guys for the tips and help.