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Sore Eyes

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
South Yorkshire United Kingdom

I am on Enbrel injections also using eye drops for dry eyes seems a side effect of Enbrel. My right eye is quite painful and slightly bloodshot in the upper corner. Has anyone experienced this.

January 5, 2021
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A myRAteam Member

Yes, I've been using an eye drop called Systane eye drop preservative-free.

January 6, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Yes i have. Now I take restasis drops am and pm. I take fish oil and some omega 6 capsules. I sleep with an eye mask to keep my eyes from drying out at night.

January 5, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Hey Giovanni. I know what you mean about early appointments! Before I got so bad again, I was a teacher who had to be at work by 7:15 am and ready to go. I was up by 5 am. Not anymore. Glad your eyes are getting better. I missed one dose of Enbrel after my surgery, so that's not too bad. It's time to get it back in your system!

January 28, 2021 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

My father in law takes hydroxycloroquine for RA and has severe dry eye and dry mouth. I'm wondering if it's just an RA side effect and not direct enbrel side effect.. I go to rheumatologist soon, I could ask if he's heard of that being an issue with other enbrel patients. On a different note, I think I'm getting an eye infection, fingernails are being affected too! So much more goes into this RA business besides immobility and joint pain!

January 27, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Longest i have tried it was just over a year or so, this time i am on my 9th consecutive injection, but i have just been prescribed antibiotic eye drops, so that will stop me taking this weeks.

January 7, 2021

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