Severe Eye Edema Help

[KayleeMay45]

For the last year and a half, maybe 2 years the skin between my eyebrows & eyelids has been very swollen. I have taken water pills, put tea bags & cucumber slices on my eyes, and have even put Preparation H on and nothing has helped. I have also cut down on my salt intake. My doctor has told me to take 2 doses of Zyrtec per day to see if it will help the swelling, but Zyrtec makes me drowsy and I do not take it because I drive pretty much everyday and don't want to get too drowsy while I'm operating a vehicle! I have hypothyroidism & type 2 diabetes, and I think that may be part of the reason why my eyes have been so swollen. I have allergies as well, but they are mild. I have been to 2 other doctors and they have also told me to take allergy pills, or water pills. What else can I try? Please help!!

[KayleeMay45]

A related discussion, Periorbital edema was started.

[Doreen Fazio, M.D.]

It is possible that the hypothyroidism is part of the issue.  I am assuming that you are being treated, and that you are euthyroid (no hypo or hyper).  I would recommend a consult with an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery.  These are the lid experts.  This does not mean that you need surgery, but an oculoplastic specialist would be the best person to diagnose and treat the condition.