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1000+ verified doctorsHello… so I experience photosensitivity and really red painful eyes. I used to think I have weak agni so I took black cumin once before sleep. Afterwards what I experienced was the worst back pain of my life plus, my eye pain was unbearable and I even dreamed I was blind. I think I have pitta dosha? If so, are their any herbs or spices that can have an effect OPPOSITE to black cumin on my eyes and can help me? Thank you in advance
How long have you been experiencing photosensitivity and eye pain?:
- More than 6 monthsHave you noticed any specific triggers for your eye pain?:
- Bright lightsWhat is your typical diet like?:
- Irregular eating habitsPlease Stop taking black cumin. Minimize use of digital media. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables. Wash your eyes with cold water. Opthacare eye drops 2-2-2-2 Tab Jivanti 2-0-2 5-6 drops of cow ghee in each nostril before going to bed Follow up after 1week
Yes — your symptoms fit Pitta aggravation (burning, redness, pain, photosensitivity). Black cumin (Kalonji) is hot (Ushna) → it worsened Pitta, so stop it. Simple Ayurvedic treatment (cooling & soothing) Avoid (for now) Black cumin, pepper, ginger (raw), garlic Spicy, sour, fried food Late nights, screen overuse, sun exposure For eyes (daily) Wash eyes with cool Triphala water (once daily, morning) Apply rose water drops (plain, preservative-free) Internal cooling Shatavari powder – ½ tsp with cool milk at night or Sapthamritha lauha 1tab bd AF For excess heat Coriander seeds soak overnight → drink water in morning Drink coconut water or plain water frequently
Black cumin is very heating and can worsen eye inflammation and photosensitivity. As condition is more than 6 months, kindly consult offline to an opthalmologist.
Hi ty for the reply, I did go but they didn’t help me
Can u tell at present or before 1 month your prescription that u were using. And recent exact symptoms? To get clear diagnosis?
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