I came across an article on msn about arthridas effecting the eyes. From what the article read, looks like it can effect the iris, the membrane between the world and the cornia the retinal and cornia too.
Then, I came across this, "Pars planitis is often treated with steroid eye drops, but may be treated with oral steroids or another type of medication to suppress the immune system." WHAT???? Oral Steroids can help??? Ive taken oral steroids.
Further I found, "More on the eyes and arthridas
What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
The main symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, knees, or neck. Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects both sides of the body at the same time. In rare but severe cases, rheumatoid arthritis may affect the eyes, lungs, heart, nerves, or blood vessels. See an illustration of the most commonly affected joints.
Uveitis
Uveitis is an inflammation, or swelling and tenderness, of the middle layer of the eye. This area includes the colored part of the eye (iris), muscles, and blood vessels.
Uveitis may develop in people who have:
Other diseases that cause chronic inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease.A herpes infection that affects the eye. Advanced-stage cataracts that leak fluid into the front
(anterior) chamber of the eye. However, most cataracts are treated before uveitis develops.
Iritis and iridocyclitis are other terms that refer to inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.
Treatment for uveitis depends on its cause."
I am going to run this by my doc and ask to try a sample mid pill to reduce my immune system. A few drugs do this for allgeries and organ transplants.
Then, I came across this, "Pars planitis is often treated with steroid eye drops, but may be treated with oral steroids or another type of medication to suppress the immune system." WHAT???? Oral Steroids can help??? Ive taken oral steroids.
Further I found, "More on the eyes and arthridas
What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
The main symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, knees, or neck. Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects both sides of the body at the same time. In rare but severe cases, rheumatoid arthritis may affect the eyes, lungs, heart, nerves, or blood vessels. See an illustration of the most commonly affected joints.
Uveitis
Uveitis is an inflammation, or swelling and tenderness, of the middle layer of the eye. This area includes the colored part of the eye (iris), muscles, and blood vessels.
Uveitis may develop in people who have:
Other diseases that cause chronic inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease.A herpes infection that affects the eye. Advanced-stage cataracts that leak fluid into the front
(anterior) chamber of the eye. However, most cataracts are treated before uveitis develops.
Iritis and iridocyclitis are other terms that refer to inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.
Treatment for uveitis depends on its cause."
I am going to run this by my doc and ask to try a sample mid pill to reduce my immune system. A few drugs do this for allgeries and organ transplants.