Respected doctor, I am a patient of hypothyroidism since last 5 years and taking medicine eltroxin 50 everyday in empty stomach. But during last 2 months my eyes are getting dry (eye fluids are getting dry) .everyday after 8-9 PM the trouble insisted and till sleep it gives trouble. I use to put water or teardrop medicine to resolve the problem. I had done the thyroid test in every year and the test results are within limit.(t3, t4, tsh) Now my 1st question, is thyroid is curable or I had to take medicine for life long. 2nd question, is there is any side effects of the thyroid medicine like cholesterol or obesity/thin ness/ memory loss etc. Please advice how to sort out this dry eye problem and the rests. Kindly advice.
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Mr. lybrate-user, Looking at your weight and height, it is clear that you have grade 1 obesity with a BMI of 30 kgs/M2. So it is possible that hypothyroidism is not well controlled. When on treatment TSH should be between 3 to 4 mU/L to be free from all symptoms. Dry eyes may be a possibility in thyroid hormonal problems. You may consult an eye specialist for this. But please see that TSH levels are maintained between 3 to 4 mU/L, that will help. Thanks.
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hypothyroidism is known to cause dry eyes. It occurs because body is not able to produce enough thyroid hormone- so u need to take the hormone as a medicine. occasionally the body may regain production. For dry eyes, continue using tear substitutes. Water will not help. Omega 3 supplements n drugs like cyclosporine drops can help increase tear production n decrease dryness- but should be taken under doctor supervision.
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Thyroid should stay in control with regular treatment. Do not self medicate or suddenly stop hypothyroid treatment. Not treating thyroid can give rise to many effects eg. Obesity, lethargy. For the dry eyes which can be again observed in hypothyroidism please get screened for any other underlying auto immune disorder and start eye drops for dry eyes based on type of dry eyes .You will need an opthalmologist and an endocrinologist to help you out in this regard. Thanks.
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