Can Synthroid cause dry eyes

[Lenalena4]

I started taking 50mcg of Synthroid 3 months ago and I've been suffering with extremely dry eyes for 2 months. Could this be related? I've been to three eye doctors and all they say are that my eyes are dry and to use drops. Just wondering if there is a connection or anyone else has experienced this.

[gimel]

Your doctor did not understand that TSH frequently is suppressed when taking thyroid medication.  That does not mean that you are automatically hyperthyroid and need your med reduced.  In reality you are hyperthyroid only if having hyper symptoms due to excessive levels of Free T3 and Free T4, which apparently the doctor has not even tested.  You should always make sure they test for Free T3 and Free T4 each time you go in for tests.  In addition, since hypo patients are frequently too low in the ranges for Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin you should also get those tested.  

A good thyroid doctor will treat a hypo patient clinically by testing and adjusting Free T3 and Free T4 as necessary to relieve symptoms, without being constrained by resultant TSH levels.  You can get some good insight into clinical treatment from this letter written by a good thyroid doctor for patients that he sometimes consults with after initial tests and evaluation.  The letter is then sent to the participating doctor of the patient to help guide treatment.  In the letter, please note the statement, "the ultimate
criterion for dose adjustment must always be the clinical response of the patient."

http://hormonerestoration.com/files/ThyroidPMD.pdf

If you will give us your location, perhaps we can recommend a good thyroid doctor in your area.

[Lenalena4]

My starting TSH was 22, then it dropped to .4, after taking 50mcg. So I was switched to alternating doses of 25 and 50. My Last TSH was 5.6 so I was put back on 50mcg a week ago.

I  am having some leg aching, but that could be due to standing all day at work. I am tired but again I don't know if I can tease that away from working so much.

I am sensitive to sunlight, and have had blurry vision. The dr. Says it's probably because of the inflammation. It's not bacterial or viral.

Thanks for the help!

[gimel]

Meant to also ask if you had any other symptoms?

[gimel]

If you started on Synthroid 3 months ago, have you been tested since then?  If so, please post your test results from before the med and after starting on it.  Please include reference ranges shown on the lab report.  It may well be that you are still hypothyroid and having symptoms.  For example, taken from a very long list of symptoms that can sometimes be related to being hypothyroid, the following is the section on symptoms related to eyes.

Eyes:

    Poor focusing
    Double vision
    Dry eyes
    Gritty eyes
    Achy eyes
    Blurred vision
    Drooping eyelids
    Sensitive to light
    Frequent tics in the eyes
    Spasms of the eyelids
    Bulging of the eyeballs
    Red inflamed eyes
    Dark rings under eyes
    Puffiness around the eyes
    Rapidly shifting gaze making you feel dizzy
    Problems with night vision
    Glaucoma
    Cataracts