drooping eye lid

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Hi I have dry eye syndrome and have noticed my left eye lid seems to droop at times it has done for a long time  was just wondering if anyone else has this problem x

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    YES! And it gets especially bad when I'm tired. Mine was nothing to do with Sjogrens but Graves Disease (hyperactive thyroid).  Not everyone gets bulging eyes and in my case it weakened the muscles surrounding my eyes.    If you have one auto immune disease it's likely you may get others so it may be worth getting your thyroid checked.  
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      Hi Sue I had my thyroid checked and all was ok I do have Sjogrens and rhuematoid arthritis though so I think it may be that .thanks for replying to me xx
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    Hi there I think you need to see your GP as there may be other reasons for this other than your dry eyes
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      Thanks for your reply  Pam...I will mention it to the doc the next time I go I think it may have something to do with me having Sjogrens x

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