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May 2nd, 2009 at 9:48pm
 
Odd thing to happen but input would be welcome.

My Left eye has been itchy/watery and waking up crusty for some weeks now.  I'd assumed it was due to being in high cycle, and that it was transient symptoms due to RC seed therapy.  Well recently the lower eye lid has been getting more and more red and itchy, and I looked a couple days ago, and there was a small white spot on the inside of the lower eyelid. 

That spot has since grown, and there is a second lump about the same size, but not white.  Just normal lid color. 

The outside of the lid is just a bit red and itchy.  Those lumps on the inside have me a bit concerned.

Should I be?  Am I worried over nothing?

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Reply #1 - May 2nd, 2009 at 10:08pm
 
You know what they say if in doubt see the doc and check it out
I have had a few similar symptoms in the past
I'm sure its nothing to worry about!!
Get it checked anyway
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Reply #2 - May 2nd, 2009 at 10:21pm
 
Thanks Colin,

But if you weren't aware, I'm currently unemployed (laid off permanently since September) and un-insured.

I guess I wouldn't be concerned if it weren't getting worse over the weeks instead of better.

BTW..whats happeing with the state of Newsquest newspapers on your side of the pond? 

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Reply #3 - May 2nd, 2009 at 10:59pm
 
For what it's worth, Pegg - my grandmother used to put a wet tea bag on my sister's eye when she had a sty.  No idea why or how that worked, but it did.

I'm guessing it wouldn't do any harm even if it didn't do any good.

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Reply #4 - May 2nd, 2009 at 11:51pm
 
My wife gets those and can usually treat em with OTC eye drops. They're sure buggy as hell!

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Reply #5 - May 3rd, 2009 at 9:25am
 
Pegg, I had one the night before my wedding. The 'old lady' who was our neighbor said the same as Carol...a hot teabag. IT WORKS!
Please, try this method, also try not to mess with it.
Since I am one of those Non-sufferers, but my eyes have been making me buggy, (and I have insurance)......I went to the Dr. He said we are in an allergy season to beat all allergy seasons......the OTCs work to an extent, but I had to ramp up to prescription allergy meds, because my sinuses were mucked up something fierce(that's the morning granular eye) Itchiness, and, with foreign matter-and, believe it or not, stress, it stands to reason you are a prime suspect for sties.........leave em alone, except for the (not herbal, now... real 'caffeineated' Lipton, hot teabags, and try not to worry bout it, can you do that?
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Reply #6 - May 3rd, 2009 at 10:27am
 
Tea has a chemical in it called *tannin*.  It works to shrink the inflammation and draw the bad stuff out.   You can also by OTC sty medicine at any pharmacy.
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Reply #7 - May 3rd, 2009 at 10:44am
 
I've suffered from sties all my life - the teabag is a definite help.  It helps to sooth as well as reduce the inflammation.  Additionally, the doctor showed us how to locate the source - usually an ingrown eyelash.  IF you can clearly see the center of the sty and find the offending lash, then use tweezers to pull it out - it will hurt like a son of beetch but it works.  ONLY do this if you can absolutely identify the center and find the lash.  Then be sure to clean the eye very thoroughly.

They are a pain in the rump, but usually aren't cause for concern.  Just be sure to keep your eyes clean so you don't get an infection on top of the sty itself.

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Reply #8 - May 3rd, 2009 at 12:01pm
 
Cathi_Pierce wrote on May 3rd, 2009 at 9:25am:
I went to the Dr. He said we are in an allergy season to beat all allergy seasons......


Here, too.  It's evil out there . . .cough cough, sniff, sniff sneeze sneeze.
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Reply #9 - May 3rd, 2009 at 2:57pm
 
LOL!  That's my line, Pat! (cough, cough, sniff sniff). do you get the eyes watering like you're crying, too? I can't even wear makeup, coz my eyes are red all around the rim......like a rabbit!
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Reply #10 - May 3rd, 2009 at 7:18pm
 
When I was a kid I had many a sty. My Grandpa said they were from peeing on the sidwalk.  Wink
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Reply #11 - May 3rd, 2009 at 7:36pm
 
BobG wrote on May 3rd, 2009 at 7:18pm:
When I was a kid I had many a sty. My Grandpa said they were from peeing on the sidwalk.  Wink



Hmmm...explains a lot! Grin

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Reply #12 - May 3rd, 2009 at 8:20pm
 
    Can't you arrest him for that Joe? seems only fair somehow.

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Reply #13 - May 3rd, 2009 at 9:32pm
 
Sorry about the work situation and i'm afraid like you I've been out of work since january first time in 35 years.
We dont have any problems going to the docs here, NHS!!!
There's 300 newsquest editions in the Uk but none around where i live so I don't really know whats going on with them.
Keep your pecker up and get it sorted..
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