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SweetTooth
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Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
DS had the procedure done almost 2 weeks ago. His eye looked great for about a week, and then it started to look all red on his eyelid again like it did before.
At first I thought maybe it was is eczema because he had a really bad breakout around the same time, but now I'm not so sure.
I was never told there was a possibility it wouldn't work. IS this even possible? I'm not sure if I should take him to the dermatologist or the ophthalmologist.
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Jacksmommy
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
Posted by SweetTooth
DS had the procedure done almost 2 weeks ago. His eye looked great for about a week, and then it started to look all red on his eyelid again like it did before.
At first I thought maybe it was is eczema because he had a really bad breakout around the same time, but now I'm not so sure.
I was never told there was a possibility it wouldn't work. IS this even possible? I'm not sure if I should take him to the dermatologist or the ophthalmologist.
DS is having his done on Wednesday. However, the opthamalogist did say it works for most children but not ALL children. Could you let me know how your sons surgery went??? I am nervous about DS"s!
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| Posted 5/23/10 7:24 AM |
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Mkr09
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
Did they just do the probe or did they put tubes in as well? Our doc was just going to do the probe, but said it does not work for some babies. She said putting tubes in works more often but sometimes those can fall out as well.
If it continues to be red I would call the opthamalogist and ask them their opinion.
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| Posted 5/23/10 7:38 AM |
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DNR
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
Oh No. I'm so sorry that you don't think it worked. I would call Dr. Cossari's office. I know they did say it can take a few weeks to see a difference. I would def. follow up with him. 
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| Posted 5/23/10 9:02 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
Posted by Jacksmommy
Posted by SweetTooth
DS had the procedure done almost 2 weeks ago. His eye looked great for about a week, and then it started to look all red on his eyelid again like it did before.
At first I thought maybe it was is eczema because he had a really bad breakout around the same time, but now I'm not so sure.
I was never told there was a possibility it wouldn't work. IS this even possible? I'm not sure if I should take him to the dermatologist or the ophthalmologist.
DS is having his done on Wednesday. However, the opthamalogist did say it works for most children but not ALL children. Could you let me know how your sons surgery went??? I am nervous about DS"s!
The surgery itself went fine - we were in and out of the hospital in less than two hours. By the time we got home it was like nothing had even happened.
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| Posted 5/23/10 9:07 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
Posted by Mkr09
Did they just do the probe or did they put tubes in as well? Our doc was just going to do the probe, but said it does not work for some babies. She said putting tubes in works more often but sometimes those cjavascript:FEmote(' ');an fall out as well.
If it continues to be red I would call the opthamalogist and ask them their opinion.
Just the probing - and afterwards he said everything went well - there was a membrane that he opened up, etc.
I really am conflicted on whether its his eye or his skin. His eczema is TERRIBLE right now. I guess I'm going to be making a call to both doctors. This poor kid.
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| Posted 5/23/10 9:09 AM |
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Mkr09
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
Posted by SweetTooth
Posted by Mkr09
Did they just do the probe or did they put tubes in as well? Our doc was just going to do the probe, but said it does not work for some babies. She said putting tubes in works more often but sometimes those cjavascript:FEmote('');an fall out as well.
If it continues to be red I would call the opthamalogist and ask them their opinion.
Just the probing - and afterwards he said everything went well - there was a membrane that he opened up, etc.
I really am conflicted on whether its his eye or his skin. His eczema is TERRIBLE right now. I guess I'm going to be making a call to both doctors. This poor kid.
It can't hurt to give them a call and have them check it out. 
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| Posted 5/23/10 9:16 AM |
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waterspout4
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DRMom
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
Lauren I know nothing about the tear duct thing but for the eczema the ONLY thing that worked for Ronan was using Ceravae cream morning and after bath and prescription steroid cream or lidex when it gets really bad. But I think it was the ceravae that made a big difference. You may be able to get a coupon on their website..I buy it at CVS
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| Posted 5/23/10 11:45 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
Posted by DRMom
Lauren I know nothing about the tear duct thing but for the eczema the ONLY thing that worked for Ronan was using Ceravae cream morning and after bath and prescription steroid cream or lidex when it gets really bad. But I think it was the ceravae that made a big difference. You may be able to get a coupon on their website..I buy it at CVS
Thanks, Melissa. I did buy the CeraVe lotion after seeing all your post about it and I used it like 4 times a day on him. His back actually seems to be getting better, but his face is just awful. That's why I'm not sure about the eye.
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| Posted 5/23/10 1:04 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Did anyone's DC have the tear duct probing NOT work??
We met with the opthamologist when DS was 9 months old, but his blocked tear duct cleared up 2 weeks before his 1st birthday. When he discussed the procedure with us, he said it has a 90- 95% success rate.
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