graves disease and vision

Hi, I am a 28 year old woman and was diagnosed with graves disease 3 years ago. I have commented o many forums regarding my problem but would like your advice. I was treated with radio active iodine in 2006 and then became hypothyroid, I now take 150mg of levothyroxine daily. I have never suffered from graves opthalmology as far as i'm aware. For the last 6 months I have had a chronic daily headache. This started 3 days after purchasing new glasses.

hi I have recently seen my doctor about 2 lumps on either side of my neck, he done blood tests which he said were basically fine, I am now having blurred vision and the lumps are causing uncomfortable ache in the back of my head, I have read about graves disease and many of the symptoms I have, could the doctor have missed graves disease?

Last year I was diagnosed with Graves disease and had a radioactive ablation done in April. Sometime around March of 2009, my eyelids became puffy and my eyes were usually watery. I called my Endocrinologist and asked if this was related to my thyroid and she sugg. I visit my Primary Care Dr. I did and he followed an allergy path. I finally went to an allergist who said that allergies may be playing a role, it was not the primary cause.

Any relation to this hyper and blurry vision.

m not sure if this helps at all, but I experience double vision because I have Graves Disease ( thyroid condition) and I also have Graves Eye Disease. The Eye Disease made my eyes swell which caused the double vision. As recommened by michelle, an opthalmologist is whom you should contact. The eyes are so sensitive and if you are experiencing this problem, a call to this type of Doc. is very important.

I was diagnosed with Graves disease in 2001 and subsequently treated with radioactive iodine in 2003. Since being treated, I was placed on Synthroid. Soon after I developed the "eye stare" and moderate lid retraction bilaterally. Throughout the years, my eyes seemed to have gone back to their normal state. Approximately two years ago, my physician switched me to armour thyroid (I felt great on it).

I have/had graves disease, and prior to my treatment, I met with a Neuro Ophthalmologist and luckily for me, it had not progressed to the eyes prior to my surgery.

From what you have described, this may be due to migraine type of headaches most commonly due to stressful situations or inadequate rest. Knowing your previous history of graves disease and previous radiation treatment, these symptoms may be a sign of going hypothyroid together with some electrolyte abnormalities. I suggest that you be referred to a specialist like a neurologist just to make sure. Other causes would include deficiencies in vitamins (especially vitamin B) or calcium.

Now I have been noticing that my temples swell quite frequently and staying for days and its causing me head pains frequently. I am not sure if this is because of graves disease or my thyroid. But I want to get rid of this. I dont have any issue with my vision or anything. So please suggest.

But my eye problems havent worsened and I have had Graves and Hyperthyroidism for about 4 years and only diagnosed last year when it got severe and my FT3 and FT4 very high..

he could have graves disease? i am suffering from graves with similar symptoms without the weight loss I am atypical of this symptom (of course) and have gained weight. they will start him on meds to help out his levels back to normal.

I was diagnoised with Graves' Disease in 2009. My TSH level was low and my t3 and t4 were high. I had all the symptoms of hyper. It was awful. They did an uptake and found abnormal findings. Was told I needed the RAI-131. Like a good patient I did this and was basically told my only other option was the anti-thyroid meds which could cause many problems and that scared me or surgery and so did that. So I took the radioactive iodine. My gut instinct told me no, but I did anyway.

T4 are all normal maybe its not Graves and if it is Graves he would not know how to treat it--because the goal is to get the TSH & T4 within normal range. Since mine are already normal any medication will probably take them out of the normal range. Any similar experiences? Any advice?

But since Graves treatment, weight has plagued me (along with fatigue, hair loss, vision issues, anxiety/depression at times) but ALWAYS THE DARNED weight!!! Now, new endo says RAI is what she would’ve advised originally...as I’m going to most likely end up hypO and taking synthroid/levo for the rest of my life. Ugh. Anyone manage to get their weight back under control after RAI? Or on synthroid? I’m dreading this! I’m scared of RAI.

What is the differences between Endophthalmitis and Graves Ophthalmopathy with enlarged eye muscles? I have researched the treatment for fungal Endophthalmitis with Diflucan. Why would this not be a potential treatment for the enlarged eye muscles?

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, fatiguem weight gain, & vision problems. I am most worried about my vision. Besides constantly 'weeping' due to the fluid, I am having great difficulty focusing.

I have a slight protrusion of right eye and swelling upper and lower around eyes, and of course the grittiness. I wasn't sure if it was assumed that i would go on my own or not. or if it is even necessary since i have not experienced any double vision?

You could just be dehydrated, but my first graves symptom were dry, groopy eyes and tension in my forehead. Do you have any other symptoms? Increased appetite? Feel jumpy? Tired? Weight loss? family history of thyroid disease? You could always go see your doctor- they have simple ways of testing or just a small blood test. Have a loved one watch your eyes as you follow their finger up and down, if you eyelid lags behind the top of your eyeball it's eyelid lag and a sigh of graves disease.

now I have double vision all the time. very puffy eyelids top and bottm and I notice my eyes are crossed at times. My Dr again says its just a part of having graves disease. Can you please give me some direction? Is there any hope for my eyes. I've even tried several eye Dr's. MRI, US, Ct Scans. all I'm told shows nothing except it's associated with my thyroid disese. Please help me. Thank you. Please help me.

graves disease will attack and organ. the first time I had graves disease it was attacking my heart making my heart beat faster. I was on medication for about 2 years. then it went into remission now it is back. graves disease could attack any organ , graves disease is your immune system attacks your organs not virus or bacteria.

Is a droopy eyelid with vision problems (focusing) related to Thyroid; and if so, is it Hyper or Hypo? Has anyone had this problem, and what tests do you recommend? Thank you!

By next morning rash had spread to shins and and hands and as day went on it got worse and hosp staff treated and sent me home. When the rash calmed I had signs and symptoms of HYPERTHYOIDISM/ Graves' disease after an hour the rash would flare and both symptoms took hold of my body, it took a week to settle rash and for it to go away but the hyperthyroidism is still present.

Although I have been euthyroid for four years, I was treated for hyperthyroidism from 2000-2002 with atenolol, tapizole and PTU, and currently have clinical evidence of mild Graves eye disease in one eye, demonstrated by lid retraction, and slight limitation of upward and outward gaze. He feels that Graves eye disease can be devastating in this setting and may not improve following withdrawal of therapy and councils me to wait and see if my liver stabilizes and new treatments become available.

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