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Forum: Personal appearance, cosmetics, contact lenses & related 21-Jun-2010, 11:00
Replies: 1
Views: 215
Posted By skygoddess
Thumbs up Mascara

I thought, since I had been tested for allergies, and my mascara had been given the green light by my dermatologist, it was OK.

Changed Docs, again, ( probably a post for another forum)
And he...
Forum: Finances: Insurance, disability, etc. 21-Jun-2010, 10:05
Replies: 17
Views: 1,566
Posted By skygoddess
It is not the same as disability from S.S. , but...

It is not the same as disability from S.S. , but I do have the Family Medical Leave Act, for my condition. At least when it gets to bad,
I don't have the added stress of worrying I might be fired...
Forum: RX DROPS: Steroids, antibiotics, mast cell stabilizers 09-Feb-2010, 19:09
Replies: 24
Views: 1,589
Posted By skygoddess
Good question, I know some people rinse with...

Good question, I know some people rinse with saline.
I just happened to have a sample of Evian spray in a hotel room once, and it seemed to work well.
It was almost as expensive as the Natures...
Forum: RX DROPS: Steroids, antibiotics, mast cell stabilizers 08-Feb-2010, 11:41
Replies: 24
Views: 1,589
Posted By skygoddess
I bought a little spray bottle at Walmart, put...

I bought a little spray bottle at Walmart, put some bottled water in, and spritz my open eyes.
It gives me enough moisture to jump-start the Lacrisert. You can buy a eye spray called Natures...
Forum: Top tips 07-Jan-2010, 21:02
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By skygoddess
Hi Alison, I use it as needed. My...

Hi Alison,
I use it as needed. My lids hurt and burn like fire sometimes, swell and I get a strange sensation at the base of my lashes.
I want to literally pull them out. It is crazy to...
Forum: Top tips 07-Jan-2010, 08:41
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By skygoddess
Nothing short of phenomenal. Except for the cost...

Nothing short of phenomenal.
Except for the cost and the ridiculously small amount in the bottle.

One of those things you either love or hate,
I am definitely a fan. Not only would I gladly pay the...
Forum: Top tips 06-Jan-2010, 23:24
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By skygoddess
mail order $$

If your insurance has a mail order option, check it out!

I have been paying a $40 co-pay for my Azasite. Anyone who has ever used it, knows how precious few drops are in that tiny bottle.

For...
Forum: OTC GOOP: Artificial tears, gels and ointments 23-Nov-2009, 18:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,139
Posted By skygoddess
Never heard of it. Is it prescription? Is it for...

Never heard of it. Is it prescription? Is it for lids like Tears Again?
Forum: Ocular rosacea 23-Nov-2009, 15:38
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By skygoddess
A mask you wash off. I looked up kaolin in my...

A mask you wash off. I looked up kaolin in my Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients,
And got the definition of hydrated aluminum silicate.
Can't vouch for the accuracy.
It seems to work...
Forum: Ocular rosacea 23-Nov-2009, 13:08
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By skygoddess
Skin texture

Just curious, What is the texture of the skin in your eye area?

Mine has been rough and bumpy, with considerable redness.

I recently purchased some loose bulk clay powder from a health food co-op....
Forum: Ocular allergies 10-Nov-2009, 11:33
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By skygoddess
list of allergy drops

I found this online at allergies.about.com
* Many contain bak.
It is a consideration, but I still use Zadiator when needed


Prescription eye drops. Eye drops in prescription forms are available in...
Forum: Ocular allergies 07-Nov-2009, 13:21
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By skygoddess
Did you also by chance eat a banana or avocado...

Did you also by chance eat a banana or avocado that day?
For a long time, I was very skeptical that food had any connection to my lids.

Often only one lid would be horrible, and why would only one...
Forum: Ocular allergies 23-Oct-2009, 14:26
Replies: 30
Views: 14,878
Posted By skygoddess
I have been to so many specialist, multiple...

I have been to so many specialist, multiple contact allergy tests, and not one of them thought to mention to me that if you are allergic to latex, or rubber, you are also most likely allergic to...
Forum: Medical literature and news 09-Sep-2009, 22:55
Replies: 29
Views: 2,620
Posted By skygoddess
Thats correct. All this actually only matters if...

Thats correct.
All this actually only matters if you are allergic to the stuff.
I am.
Typically if you are, you get eyelid rashes.
I had $6,000 dollars worth of specialist allergy testing to come...
Forum: Medical literature and news 07-Sep-2009, 17:11
Replies: 29
Views: 2,620
Posted By skygoddess
I am not sure the derivatives are the problem....

I am not sure the derivatives are the problem. The Dr specifically singled out cocamidopropyl betaine .
The Eucerin %5 Urea states it is cocamidopropyl betaine free.
I have never seen any other...
Forum: Ocular rosacea 22-Aug-2009, 21:04
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By skygoddess
Just found someone else who had posted about...

Just found someone else who had posted about protopic.

Here is his post

I have had a problem with parchment-like eye lids that itched and burned.The usual round of doctors ensued with opinions...
Forum: ORAL ANTIBIOTICS e.g. doxycycline 22-Aug-2009, 20:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By skygoddess
My Dermatologist gave me a card, and my Oracea is...

My Dermatologist gave me a card, and my Oracea is free!
The co-pay for my insurance is normally $40.

I don't think there was any immediate benefit, more long term help in my view.
Forum: Ocular rosacea 22-Aug-2009, 20:51
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By skygoddess
Lids and all over my face. My eyes seemed...

Lids and all over my face.
My eyes seemed better. The lids look much better for sure. Took about two weeks to notice a lessening of redness.

A girl at work told me that her Dr gave her protopic...
Forum: Ocular rosacea 22-Aug-2009, 01:41
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By skygoddess
I struggle with this all the time. It's so...

I struggle with this all the time. It's so frustrating some times.
I just go to both regularly. I found controlling my rosacea is definitely a plus for my eyes, and a good dermatologist is a must....
Forum: MG & LID CARE: Lid warming, expression, hygiene etc. 16-Aug-2009, 17:25
Replies: 16
Views: 570
Posted By skygoddess
Doubtful on the Walmart. I threw out the box, so...

Doubtful on the Walmart. I threw out the box, so I can't give you the brand name, but it was a brand I've seen before. Whole foods carries it, so I imagine any health food store would also. Maybe GNC?
Forum: MG & LID CARE: Lid warming, expression, hygiene etc. 15-Aug-2009, 21:43
Replies: 16
Views: 570
Posted By skygoddess
I read an article that said to drink nettle tea...

I read an article that said to drink nettle tea to reduce histamines in the eyes.
3 cups a day during flare ups, one cup per day to maintain.
I bought some at Whole Foods. I was pleasantly surprised...
Forum: Blepharitis and MGD 13-Aug-2009, 20:36
Replies: 19
Views: 1,165
Posted By skygoddess
I am no Dr, but sounds to me like you may have...

I am no Dr, but sounds to me like you may have rosacea.
The acne, stinging, soap like feeling, are all common.
Plus people with rosacea have a strong tendency to have allergies.
I used some carpet...
Forum: Ocular allergies 12-Aug-2009, 15:58
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By skygoddess
I've never seen that ingredient before. Is it...

I've never seen that ingredient before.
Is it widely available in Europe?

I'll try anything once.
Forum: OTC GOOP: Artificial tears, gels and ointments 12-Aug-2009, 15:51
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By skygoddess
It was not the magic goop we are all looking for,...

It was not the magic goop we are all looking for, but I stopped believing Unicorns exist.

I tried it once before when my lids were in very bad shape. I am better now so I hope it will help in some...
Forum: OTC GOOP: Artificial tears, gels and ointments 12-Aug-2009, 00:06
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By skygoddess
Liposomal spray now in U.S.

I went to purchase Clarymist in Germany recently. When I described what I was looking for to the pharmacist,
she came back with a bottle of Tears Again.
It looked and smelled like the Clarymist I...
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