most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-06-19T14:25:56Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/94494 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/94494/slightly-itchy-dry-irritated-eyes-about-1-week-in Dan 2012-02-01T17:40:09Z 2012-10-12T20:24:20Z

<p>About 2 days after I started eating 90% paleo (and counting), on and off through the day my eyes began to feel sort of fatigued/dry/slightly irritated (If I keep my eyes closed they feel fine but I would not say that I am tired, I've been getting 8 hours of sleep). I haven't been 100% paleo yet, I had to finish up some greek yogurts and 1/2 gallon of milk. Do you have any idea what could be causing this? The feeling is on and off today, as well. </p> <p>I have been eating mostly mixed greens, eggs, bacon, beef (stew meat), avocados, cucumbers, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, almonds- nothing too out of the ordinary. </p> <p>Any insight is appreciated, thanks!</p> <p>EDIT: I am going to try adding more fruit and sweet potatoes (carbs) to my diet and see if this clears up. Will update in several days with results!</p> <p>EDIT(2/6): It was definitely caused by low carbs. I ate a bunch of bananas, sweet potatoes, and apples in the following days and the problem went away! Thanks for the info all!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/94494/slightly-itchy-dry-irritated-eyes-about-1-week-in/94496#94496 Laina 2012-02-01T17:42:32Z 2012-02-01T17:42:32Z

<p>Maybe you're not getting enough oils? How's your skin?</p> <p>Also, if you're in a cold, dry climate, it might have nothing to do with diet.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/94494/slightly-itchy-dry-irritated-eyes-about-1-week-in/94499#94499 Nance 2012-02-01T17:46:28Z 2012-02-01T17:46:28Z

<p>I'm not in a cold climate but our desert wind can stir up pollen and dust so I usually assume that's the problem when my eyes get dry. I guess it could also have to do with hydration or fluctuation in what I'm eating.</p> <p>In my case, it doesn't last long enough for me to log when it happens and test known variables but that's what I'd do if it lasted more than a few days.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/94494/slightly-itchy-dry-irritated-eyes-about-1-week-in/94503#94503 JitzGrrl 2012-02-01T17:55:29Z 2012-02-01T20:53:32Z

<p>Are you low carb? Going too low on my carbs (under 60 g) did this to me- tears are primarily glucose. Try a day with some potatoes or rice and see if your symptoms improve.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/94494/slightly-itchy-dry-irritated-eyes-about-1-week-in/94518#94518 Wcc Kamal Stabby fan 2012-02-01T18:42:00Z 2012-02-03T00:10:45Z

<p>Dan,</p> <p>I agree with JitzGrrl. Add a small amount of starch back to your diet like 1/2 a potato or 1/2 sweet potato per day and see if your dry mouth and eyes go away. </p> <p>Here is some info you might find useful.<br> <a href="http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/paul-jaminets-response-to-the-critics-of-his-safe-starches-concept/11920" rel="nofollow">http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/paul-jaminets-response-to-the-critics-of-his-safe-starches-concept/11920</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/94494/slightly-itchy-dry-irritated-eyes-about-1-week-in/155376#155376 joanna 2012-10-12T20:24:20Z 2012-10-12T20:24:20Z

<p>i have also noticed that my eyes and mouth are very dry all the time... also my nether region. this has only been since starting paleo, so i'm not sure what's going on. </p>