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Eye sty?
I think I have the start of a sty. Out or nowhere, I got an itchy lump on my upper eyelid. It's definitely not a bug bite. It feels like there's something in my eye, but I guess it's just the bump... It's itching like crazy!
How do I get rid of it? Will it take long to go away? (we have a fancy-schmancy e-party on Saturday night) I've never had one before...
Thanks!
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Posted 7/10/08 10:52 AM  |
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lucyloo
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Re: Eye sty?
I get them from time to time. I usually get them from stress, lack of sleep or leaving my makeup on.
They sell ointment at the drugstore for this that makes it better usually within a day.
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| Posted 7/10/08 12:50 PM |
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twobabies
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Re: Eye sty?
just hold a warm rag to it a couple of times throughout the day. mine are usually almost gone by the next day.
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| Posted 7/10/08 1:07 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Eye sty?
Posted by dita
They sell ointment at the drugstore for this that makes it better usually within a day.
Yes, it's called STYE. You can buy it at any drugstore. It works great. I used to get these a lot.
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| Posted 7/10/08 1:16 PM |
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nancy6485
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Re: Eye sty?
i got them constantly while I was pg. My eye doctor told me to wash my eyes (everyday) with tear free baby shampoo to keep the oils from building up ( and I STILL DO to prevent them!)! Warm compresses too
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| Posted 7/10/08 6:56 PM |
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MrsRivera
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Re: Eye sty?
Believe it or not, you know what worked the best for me? Even better than the ointment? A HOT tea bag!
My mom told me to try it and I thought she was crazy...but twice a day I'd boil some water and soak the tea bag. Use it as hot as you can possibly take it. It reduces the swelling like you wouldn't believe! 
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| Posted 7/10/08 10:30 PM |
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Re: Eye sty?
Thanks everyone! It was bothering me a lot yesterday and this morning it's gone!   I will keep all of the suggestions in mind for the next time one pops up!
thanks again!!
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| Posted 7/11/08 8:35 AM |
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Christine
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Re: Eye sty?
I am glad it's all better!!! They are so uncomfy.
Posted by MrsRivera
Believe it or not, you know what worked the best for me? Even better than the ointment? A HOT tea bag!
My mom told me to try it and I thought she was crazy...but twice a day I'd boil some water and soak the tea bag. Use it as hot as you can possibly take it. It reduces the swelling like you wouldn't believe!
I was going to say the same thing.
Message edited 7/11/2008 2:58:48 PM.
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| Posted 7/11/08 2:58 PM |
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SummerMom
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Re: Eye sty?
Posted by Christine
I am glad it's all better!!! They are so uncomfy.
Posted by MrsRivera
Believe it or not, you know what worked the best for me? Even better than the ointment? A HOT tea bag!
My mom told me to try it and I thought she was crazy...but twice a day I'd boil some water and soak the tea bag. Use it as hot as you can possibly take it. It reduces the swelling like you wouldn't believe!
I was going to say the same thing.
Just in case anyone does a search on this in the future, I thought I'd add that tea bags definitely work best for me. It's the combo of the warm compress and the caffeine, actually. Caffeine is an ingredient in a lot of eye creams; it reduces puffiness by opening up blood vessels or something.
In any case, I'm glad the OP is all better!
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| Posted 7/11/08 7:53 PM |
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