Worried about my eyes

Hello everyone!

I did look up some llmd's, read the New to Lyme post, and have talked to several members through email (whom I would like to personally thank!)

However, it seems like every second, I am worried about a new symptom. My eyes have been kinda irritated lately. I thought they were yellow, but everyone says they are not! However, they are bloodshot and watery.

I haven't been tested yet, but pretty sure I have babesia, among other things. I don't know if this is a common symptom, but it is worrying me because today I am noticing extra redness and wateriness.

This could be due to the fact that the infection has disturbed my sleep for a month now. I also am constantly looking up things on my phone (I mean almost all hours of day/night because of the insomnia). I also have been having a lot of anxiety and PANIC modes. I have been in a panic for a month.

If anyone is familiar with this, please let me know. I don't want to overlook something that can be serious!

I get red eyes when I have had less then 7 hours of sleep. I was like this pre-lyme, too.

I think most of us are worried about new symptoms, especially when we haven't had a confirmed diagnosis.

Hopefully you will be able to see a LLMD soon...or at least have an appointment you can look forward to.

Hang in there!!

IHL - did the LL Dr. do something specific for your eyes...or is just treating bart the answer?

For red and watery eyes though, it's likely something like a Benedryl will help. It's a starting point at least.

Are you sure James? Did you see a LLMD and they determined this? Because it looks like the RMSF rash, and it's likely only a LLMD would think of this and test for it.

Oh, and your first link didn't work. I just used the link for a rash in the second link that you posted.

Thanks, James. I edited only to use a shorter link. Long links like that bother some peoples eyes - makes the hurt and the image jiggles.

So your rash is around your eyes like that? Wow! I'm sorry to hear this! Are you going to be seeing a doc about this soon?

My eyes are one of my worst symptoms.....very irritated in the morning, little pains at times, lots of floaters. I went to the ophthalmologist, but he said I didn't have anything serious. He did prescribe a steroid eye drop (restasis) but I didn't use it. When I herx or have a flare up of symptoms, my eyes are worse. I have tried many kinds of eye drops and a gel but they are worse when I use them.