Hey,
I have a problem with inflammation, have already posted this for the birth control topics but it may not be caused from it.
I read a topic on a woman who had serous side effects with her oral birth control. Her issues were headaches, breast tenderness, nausea, and yeast infections. Also had problems with vaginal and eye dryness. I have a similar problem.
I have been taking oral Sprintec (a general brand name progesterone and estrogen hormonal pill) for going on five years. Always followed the directions and never had a problem with it. Well since January I have had what seemed to just be an eye irritation. I have seen five ophthalmologists that had several different diagnoses. Taken all kinds of medications that have not done anything to help me as far as I am concerned. The many diagnoses that it was said to be an infection, a bacterial infection from my contact lenses, a virus, eye allergies, blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelids), and the latest with conjunctivas (just inflammation of the eyes).
To make a long story sorta short but informative, I think my eye problem may be caused from my birth control. While reading Woman’s World magazine, came across a new research that long time oral birth control users have higher C-reactive protein levels which causes inflammation of all kinds. So I think my sudden eye inflammation may be caused by taking birth control causing my levels of C-reactive protein to be high. I have found any additional information on the link. But I made another appointment with an ophthalmologist, and one with my gynecologist to get more information. If anyone has anything else to add, please share.
TT