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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Vision Issue
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Vision Issue
by djbailey, Sep 15, 2008 02:05PM
I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in May. I have gone Hypo & am now on 100mcg of Synthroid & ?? Cytomel. I have been on this dosage since Aug. 2 and am still suffering with extreme fluid retension on my face, fatigue, weight gain, & vision problems. I am most worried about my vision. Besides constantly 'weeping' due to the fluid, I am having great difficulty focusing. My vision was checked in March, but am wondering if I should try to fight my insurance company for another vision check or if this symptom will go away. I am told by my Endocrinologist that my symptoms should dissipate in time, but am beginning to wonder if they ever will. I wake up every morning with my face so swollen that sometimes both eyes don't open at the same time!
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 15, 2008 08:18PM
, Sep 15, 2008 08:18PM
Would retest the thyroid levels to make sure you are absorbing the medication as your symptoms are that of severe hypothyroidism.
