1. Community
  2. Diabetes and hormone problems
  3. Hyperthyroidism

Overactive thyroid

Posted , 6 users are following.

debbie56921
debbie56921

Hi all as some of you already know I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid a couple of weeks ago I'm still waiting to see specialist but whilst I've been waiting my right eye has swelled up a bit and it won't stop watering and my vision is a bit blurry can anyone help please I'm getting frustrated

0 likes, 10 replies

10 Replies

  • jane75220
    jane75220 debbie56921

    Posted

    Hi Debbie

    ?You really need to see an eye specialist who is especially interested or knowledgeable about thyroid eye disease as that may be a possibilitty. In order to get a diagnosis or to exclude TED I would asdvise going to a local eye  hospital where they have a  walk in clinic. NB Eye hospital.

    • jane75220
      jane75220 debbie56921

      Posted

      debbie. I know. Don't be scared please see an eye specialist or ring111 for details of an optometrist who can  see you straightaway .

       

  • madge1979
    madge1979 debbie56921

    Posted

    Debbie .. it's absolutely necessary that you find an eye specialist in the meantime before your Endo appt ... if you have thyroid related eye disease it can be treated when

    Diagnosed early ... pick up the phone ..

    Mx🌹

    • jane75220
      jane75220 madge1979

      Posted

      Good advice Madge. Facing certainty always makes me feel reassured then I know what I am dealing with, I cannot stand uncertainty .
  • lisandra_90524
    lisandra_90524 debbie56921

    Posted

    Please see an eye specialist immediately. I found out I had Graves when both my eyes swelled up and were extremely watery. You need to see both an endo and eye specialist right away so they can run the necessary test to determine if you have autoimmune disease.
    • jane75220
      jane75220 lisandra_90524

      Posted

      what is the test called as  most drs do not know it. I amsufferingat the moment . Ihave subclinicalhyperthyroidism with manynodules Tsh islow , unreated. feel like dying.

      Eye is watering as well , aching all over.

      Please can u advise which test to ask for as I am going to get it done privately now.

      Many thanks

      ​Jane xx

    • queendy07309
      queendy07309 jane75220

      Posted

      Hope this can help, take care.

      Lab test for autoimmune thyroid disease: 

      T3 free, T4 free, TSH,  TSI, TPO antibody etc.

  • dawn31341
    dawn31341 debbie56921

    Posted

    Hi Debbie, your symptoms sound exactly like mine. I was being treated for depression and ibs. However, when I started to slow down with tiredness and couldn't manage the gym anymore, I knew my body wasn't quite right. Anyway my left eye started to swell and quick movements gave me double vision, my eye watered constantly. When I google all my symptoms it pointed to overactive thyroid. I have now been diagnosed with Graves disease and TED, ( thyroid eye disease ) I've just had my med increased to 40mg Carbimazol and 80mg of propanalol. I'm only 3 months in and just realising it's a long hawl. Hope you're given med pretty soon, as you'll then get to feel better.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.