Posted by Larry Hoover on October 12, 2004, at 9:06:14
In reply to Another question or 2 Larry » Larry Hoover, posted by saw on October 12, 2004, at 3:18:58
> I have had sores in my nose that simply do not heal (Pretty much since starting Effexor). They are painful, scabby and bleed often. Do you think this could be related?
Yes, quite possibly. The drainage from the eye passes through the nasal cavity on its way to the back of the throat. The blockage could be in the nose itself, as the duct has two ends.
Effexor is known to produce some rather rare disturbances in the skin. It also is thought to produce some inflammatory eye problems, but you don't think there's inflammation, right? We're getting into some topics that are well beyond internet interpretation. A doctor needs to physically examine you.
> Furthermore, the tearing continued last night but has stopped again today. Is it possible for the tearing to be sporadic like this if there is a blockage? I would imagine the tearing to be continuous.
More reason to see a doctor.
> Thanks for you help. (You really are a walking encyclopedia)
>
> SabrinaJust think of me as a very curious man.
The metal tool used to unblock the duct (if that's the problem) will probably not hurt at all. I'm not saying it's not weird and uncomfortable, but it ought not to hurt. Babies are often born with their tear ducts blocked. There's a lot of debris floating around in the amniotic fluid, and it's only once the baby is out in the air that the problem really exists.
Developing the problem as an adult could just be a nuisance. Or, it could be a sign of something more ominous.
You can probably wait until you're seeing a doctor for another reason, but promise me that if there is the slightest redness or irritation in the eye, you go straight away to the doctor. Okay?
Lar
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