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Based on the response level, reactions to ophthalmic solution in celiacs
appears rare if non-existent. Because so few responses were received,
I'll repeat them rather than attempt a summarization.

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I am not sure what help I can be but I took a test and was required to
drink a solution that contained sodium and it made me ill. I have been
told that sodium can give you a reaction if you have DH.
Hope this helps a little,
Lucy
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I would be very curious if you get replies to this question.  I always
have red eyes for days after an exam but never associated it with a celiac
reaction.
Bev in Ct.
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I don't know that this had any connection to my celiac disease, but I had
a massive allergic reaction to Midryacel, a solution for dialating pupils.
My throat started to close up and the doctor called 911, the emergency room
next door and a cardiologist on his floor.  The combination saved me.
Barbara

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I reacted strongly to this w/ a most peculiar rxn - much like what I
imagine a panic attack to be.  My heart was racing and I absolutely HAD
to walk around.  I HAD to get out of the small room and walk the halls
even though I was dizzy and nauseous.  My children (non-celiac so far!!)
had the same treatment at the same time w/ no adverse rxns.  I have heard
of other celiacs having problems but I have no idea if this is directly
related to celiac disease.  My rxn was not at all like my more typical
GI problems due to gluten ingestion.  I do not have anxiety/claustrobia
problems so this rxn seemed to be directly related to the eye drops.
I don't plan to have the trtmt again unless it is absolutely necessary.
I probably won't be so scared b/c I'll know what might happen.  Best of
luck figuring out what to do.
Kathryn K. Harden, Ph.D.
Assistant Editor,
The Journal of Nutrition
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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I have had the stuff used on me several times with no problems.  Neither
of these chemicals contain gluten - unless you react externally to alcohols,
which may have been used in their preparation.  I play with a variation of
this stuff at work all the time and have no problems there either.
Becky Goyan
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