Blurry vision and fatigue caused by....

My opinion, for what it's worth, sounds like all disease to me. Probably going into a good flare. Tell your GI on Thurs.

The link won't seem to work, maybe it's a work thing.

It's the disease - always been a problem of mine, though sounds new to you. Worse when I'm tired. I've actually gotten perscription drops from my eye doc for it, it helps somewhat. But yes, blurry and dry, me too. I say start with drops, it sure gives me relief.

Here's one bit of reading for you:

Uveitis is a common eye problem associated with Crohn's disease. Uveitis is an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye and can only be diagnosed by an eye doctor with an eye examination. Symptoms include pain, blurry vision, eye redness and sensitivity to light.

FROM: What Eye Problems are Typical With Crohn's Disease? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5087412_eye-problems-typical-crohns-disease.html#ixzz0urdLnsvT

Like others, am sure it's mostly the Crohn's BUT you might want to have your iron, B12, and folic acid levels checked. The serum iron test is useless - your hemoglobin (hgb) is a better indicator, along with a Ferritin test (Ferritin is the stored form of iron in your body).  Both the meds and disease can cause nutritional deficiencies.

You might want to consider more effective meds and trying a dietary regimen like SCD or Maker's Diet. It's not good to let the disease fester because it is only partially controlled by meds. Pentasa doesn't do much for most Crohn's patients. Entocort works in some, but not all, but has NOT been proven to provide full remission (in other words, no symptoms, good labs AND a clean colonoscopy).

I am going to be fifty shortly. Always had great eyesight. Last year my eyes really went down hill. I don't think I have the dark cirlces though. Bottom line is I blame it on the cortisone but who knows for sure. Hell of a coincidence though that my eyes went south when I was on high cortisone meds. Now I need bifocals. Haven't bought them yet though. Sure could be my age. How about both age and cortisone????? Doctors didn't offer any insight (no pun).

And yes I was thinning on top already, but that has picked up suddenly, the hair loss I mean.  More to blame on the meds as well?

Talked with the GI today during my follow up.  He said all my worries and changes are due to the disease.  I guess it's a good thing I already scheduled an eye exam, cuz my vision issues are freaking me out as well.  Just thought I would pass along the answers to the questions you all were trying to help me answer.  Thanks.

I have blurry vision problems too -- more at certain times of day...not all the time. But it's very pronounced when it happens -- can't read computer screen, see TV clearly etc.
Glad you're getting some answers.....Now, I'll go check on this too.

Dang, it looks like Flonase can cause blurred vision, too. I didn't google every med on the list of meds you are taking, but if you google flonase blurred vision you will see this for Flonase: - Blurred vision is listed as a possible side effect on the site drugstore.com: Possible side effects SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using Flonase 50mcg/act Suspension include dizziness; headache; nasal irritation or burning; nausea; nosebleeds; sore throat; or vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience blurred vision or other vision changes... http://www.drugstore.com/qxn00173045301_333181_sespider/flonase/flonase.htm - And this is what three patients have reported on the web site askapatient.com:   I could not figure out why all of a sudden I had very blurred vision . I also have been having trouble sleeping because my muscles ache so bad at night, and I have had to get up to use the restroom 4-5 times a night. I also take Claritin D, so I wasn't sure what was causing the symptoms so today I got on line and looked up serveral sites and have decided that it has to be the Flonase. I called my doctor and her response was she didn't feel that my symptoms had anything to do with the Flonase. I'm thinking she might be well advised to read this site to see that these symptoms are real and valid. I will say that Flonase worked great on what it was intended to treat - I have had little allergy symptoms of the nasal kind, but the side effects are not worth it to me.   My husband almost took me to the ER. I am having anxiety, irritability, blurred vision , and sleep disturbance as well, all within 4 days!!! I'm throwing this stuff out!! I'm glad I came across this site because it reassures me that I'm not crazy.   Anxiety, sore tight throat feeling. Feels like i,m breathing through a straw that has holes in it. Blurry vision , bloated feeling. %3C strong%3E %3C /strong%3E %3C strong%3E %3C /strong%3E 20121%26name%3D %3C strong%3E %3C /strong%3E %3C strong%3E %3C /strong%3E FLONASE+flonase+blurred+vision&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us" target=_blank> http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CdG63n4m46gJ:www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp%3Fdrug%3D 20121%26name%3D FLONASE+flonase+blurred+vision&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us   Post Edited (njmom) : 7/31/2010 9:09:31 AM (GMT-6)

Finally picked up my first pair of bi-focals today. I nearly fell down the stairs. This will take some getting used to. Was nice to see my wife clearly for the first time in a while. Bad part was seeing things around the house run down that need fixing.

Was that a pun? "see" ignorance is bliss.
At least I can take off the glasses and everything looks like new again! No LASIK for me until I get this house painted!

So when are you coming over with a paint brush and spackle grumpy? lol

I can't remember what the first to go was supposed to be as we get older?  At least I still hear pretty well!

What dear?

 NJmom, I have lists of side effects at home for all the stuff I am taking.  Tried to do a bit of spread sheet if you will to see what drugs had the same side effects as a curiosity.