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My experience with blepharitis - may help others

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NatalieLanoville
NatalieLanoville

Greetings from Canada!

I'm a new poster, suffered from this condition for only a few months. I have read the existing posts with interest, thanks to all for sharing their stories.

A few months ago I began showing the symptoms of blepharitis, and I began doing all the stuff that's recommended: the q-tips with baby shampoo, the warm compresses, the anti-dandruff shampoo etc. I did not however stop wearing contacts or replace/forgo makeup.

The treatments helped a bit but I ended up in a holding pattern with no improvement. At the same time, I also began to suspect I was suffering from anemia.

The main symptom I experience that triggers my suspicions is an overgrowth of candida.

After a couple of months of diligent adherence to the blepharitis protocols, I gave all of them up except for washing my eyes extra-well during regular face-washing.

At this point, I was officially diagnosed with anemia and began iron supplements.

Almost immediately there was a significant improvement of my blepharitis symptoms, and after a month of iron supplementation, the symptoms are down to 2% of what they were at their worst. Without any special treatments besides an extra 20 seconds a day cleansing my eyelids.

I believe that my susceptibility to this condition may have been due to a suppressed immune system. The same condition (anemia) that made me susceptible to candida.

Perhaps this might be the case with other people.

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    davina6 NatalieLanoville

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    Hi Natalie, a very interesting read. I am going to get checked for iron levels next time I'm at my GP. Often feel light headed if I jump up and feel awful in them morning until I properly wake up (takes about an hour!). My GP is baffled and my optician thinks I have an allergy. To what, I've no idea. He's recommended antihistamines and anti allergy drops for a few weeks. I've given up contacts for the moment and am not wearing eye makeup. I suspect I may have candida too as I use to get fungal infections all the time (not so much now) and would have dietary issues. Can I ask what you washed your eyes with after giving up the other methods? xx
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