Was off antibiotics when I got this symptom... had taken a break from the antibiotics for 75 days, and well, the lyme came back, developed this symptom, dont know why. Never had it before.

Went on the azithromycin and flagyl for 2 months, then this stopped working, and went on the the Doxycycline.

My dryness has improved, very much, but still get some days where it comes back, but not as bad. I hope it goes away completely.

Candida can cause this too, if you think it can be candida, I would try the nystatin, then over to the diflucan if you need it.

I read a woman had this in a candida book, and after nystatin, long term, it went away.

Also, lyme causes this, for me it was lyme... scary.

I also read somewhere on the net, that bartonella can get into the glands that produce saliva, so possibly bartonella MAY cause this, not sure.

Dry eyes is very common with Lyme Disease. Lyme is particularly good at messing with the eyes.

Bb has also been found in tears.

I use Opcon-A made by Bausch & Lomb. It was recommended by an opthomologist. Burns when it goes in but really helps.

The LL Opthomologist in PA does a tear test on your first visit. Says that many Lyme patients have dry eyes.

As the aching started with the lyme disease, I had assumed it wasa lyme symptom. However, apparently, it was the lyme that caused the dry eyes which resulted in the pain behind the eyes. I just use over the counter drops for dry eyes.

Best wishes!

Foggy - Please let us know if you have success with Restasis. I saw it advertised on tv. That makes me skeptical, but you never know.

Yes, I have dry eyes. I use Systane over the counter, it works good.

When the heat comes on I strivel up like an old prune, my skin starts flaking. Have to drink my 8 glasses or I feel it.