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by RNforLongTime, BSN
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  1. I woke up yesterday with a sty on my upper right eyelid. It isn't painful but extremely uncomfortable. I haven't had one of these in years. When I was a kid my mother had me put a warm tea bag on it. The unit clerk at work told me to put a raw potato on my eye as the starch will draw the pus out. Does any body else have any other suggestions? Thanks!

    Kelly
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  3. by NicuGal
    Jan 16, '02
    Actually...warm a potato in the microwave so it is hot, wrap it in a towel and hold it to your eye...lasts longer than a hot pack!
  4. by semstr
    Jan 17, '02
    Warm mashed potato is the best thing!!

    Take care, Renee
  5. by RNforLongTime
    Jan 17, '02
    Thanks for all the advice. But you know what? I don't think that it is a sty after all. My eyelid started swelling on Tuesday. It is now Thursday and the swelling hasn't gone down at all. I think that it may be a cellulitis or something like that. I'm not running a fever or anything and other than the minor discomfort, I feel fine. But if the swelling hasn't gotten any better by tomorrow or God Forbid has gotten worse, then I am gonna go see my doctor. Thanks again!

    Kelly

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