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[Milk Thistle]

Hi. Im now 50 and trundling through menopause with all the usual issues, but Iv noticed alot of migrainy type headaches, about 15 days a month. Also my eye are dry and scratchy, with bloodshot bits and endless tears. Anyone else suffering this please?

[jaypo]

Hi,yes, I get the eyes, I just always use optrex for soothing or viscotears for dry eye. Meno can heighten allergies also,so maybe because there's been a fairly high pollen count lately could have something to do with it. Do consult a Dr though if it continues 

[CLKD]

Hi do get the headaches sorted.  Migraines may increase in peri-menopause.

As oestrogen levels drop the body may become dry: inside and out; deep in the ears,  eyes, nostrils, skin, vagina ......

I've been using eye drops on the advice of my optometrist but the lids are so gritty by the early hours  .

[Milk Thistle]

Thank you both for your replies. I would love to go to the doctors but there is a 3 week waiting list even to see a nurse, but thats a whole other forum. I am going to get eye drops and see how I go. Just glad im not the only one xx

[jaypo]

Have an optician take a look,least they can make sure all ok.
I have the gritty feeling in the evenings and like a stinging feeling but the drops do help 

[Helenmelon1974]

I’ve been suffering with dry eyes for a while the optition recommended these

https://amzn.eu/d/00XDJ1kH

They have been fantastic! X

[Suziemc]

Go and get an eye health check (different to a vision check) from an optician, they will be able to advise on the dry eye symptoms.  I had dry, gritty eyes that occasionally felt bruised/poked a couple of years ago, I was amazed when my optician told me I was severely dehydrated! I didn't need eye drops, I needed to drink more water 

My health authority does free eye health checks, not sure if this is countrywide protocol or if it varies but your optician will obviously be able to advise.