Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Hi Janet ,I also have had them( this happen and it went away ,not sure why ,my eye lid also drooped for a few days ,eg: like half closed ,ok now Hope this helps Deborah Sacs under the yes. Hi, The next thing I want to know about from the group is regarding these sacs under my eyes. They seem to have appeared around the time of my thyroid diagnosis and early treatment. May not be thyroid but just wondering if anyone else has these bags under the eyes. Thanks. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I also had the exact same thing that Deborah had. My eye lid drooped, like the muscle just wasn't working. It also has seemed to have gone away. But my eyes still get sore in the evening. I'm sure it has to do the with thyroid. hollyberrys <hollyberrys@...> wrote: Hi Janet ,I also have had them( this happen and it went away ,not sure why ,my eye lid also drooped for a few days ,eg: like half closed ,ok now Hope this helps Deborah ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Janet, You wrote: > Hi, The next thing I want to know about from the group is regarding > these sacs under my eyes. ... Are you at risk for sleep apnea? That would explain your fatigue and malaise as well. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 > Hi Janet ,I also have had them( this happen and it went away ,not sure why ,my eye lid also drooped for a few days ,eg: like half closed ,ok now > Hope this helps > Deborah > ----- Original Message ----- > > , i dont have any sacs under my eyes, but i noticed you mentioned your eyes get sore in the evening. my eyes get extremely dry in the evening, is that what you mean by sore? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Edema in the extremities is a common Hypo symptom as a result of lowered blood pressure...and our head is technically an extremity. I had puffy eyebrows and swollen hands and feet at the time of diagnosis, that was much relieved after I was on medication for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I hadn't checked my email in a week! I guess the best way to describe the ache I get in my eyes is that in the evenings, my eyes feel like I've been awake for days. They do feel dry and in addition they " burn " and are tired like I've overused them. The more I try to do during the day, the more I feel it at night. - > Hi Janet ,I also have had them( this happen and it went away ,not sure why ,my eye lid also drooped for a few days ,eg: like half closed ,ok now > Hope this helps > Deborah > ----- Original Message ----- > > , i dont have any sacs under my eyes, but i noticed you mentioned your eyes get sore in the evening. my eyes get extremely dry in the evening, is that what you mean by sore? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Hi there-I can relate to your eye problem--mine too, for years. Are you also affected by the computer screen, many hours of use? How does reading affect your eyes? Ever since I can remember, I've never been able to read for longer than 10 minutes. My eyes start to burn and sting severly, and water profusely. My eyelids become so heavy, that I get a headache just trying to keep them open. These symptoms do not seem connected to lack of sleep. I get them no matter what. I would love to read for hours, like some people can. I have tried and struggle with it to this day. Glad to hear anyone else's ideas. SJO :0) -------------- Original message -------------- From: Alaniz <anadonalaniz@...> Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I hadn't checked my email in a week! I guess the best way to describe the ache I get in my eyes is that in the evenings, my eyes feel like I've been awake for days. They do feel dry and in addition they " burn " and are tired like I've overused them. The more I try to do during the day, the more I feel it at night. - > Hi Janet ,I also have had them( this happen and it went away ,not sure why ,my eye lid also drooped for a few days ,eg: like half closed ,ok now > Hope this helps > Deborah > ----- Original Message ----- > > , i dont have any sacs under my eyes, but i noticed you mentioned your eyes get sore in the evening. my eyes get extremely dry in the evening, is that what you mean by sore? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Hi there-I can relate to your eye problem--mine too, for years. Are you also affected by the computer screen, many hours of use? How does reading affect your eyes? Ever since I can remember, I've never been able to read for longer than 10 minutes. My eyes start to burn and sting severly, and water profusely. My eyelids become so heavy, that I get a headache just trying to keep them open. These symptoms do not seem connected to lack of sleep. I get them no matter what. I would love to read for hours, like some people can. I have tried and struggle with it to this day. Glad to hear anyone else's ideas. SJO :0) -------------- Original message -------------- From: Alaniz <anadonalaniz@...> Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I hadn't checked my email in a week! I guess the best way to describe the ache I get in my eyes is that in the evenings, my eyes feel like I've been awake for days. They do feel dry and in addition they " burn " and are tired like I've overused them. The more I try to do during the day, the more I feel it at night. - > Hi Janet ,I also have had them( this happen and it went away ,not sure why ,my eye lid also drooped for a few days ,eg: like half closed ,ok now > Hope this helps > Deborah > ----- Original Message ----- > > , i dont have any sacs under my eyes, but i noticed you mentioned your eyes get sore in the evening. my eyes get extremely dry in the evening, is that what you mean by sore? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 , I used to be one of those persons who could read for hours and hours. Since becoming hypo though, I'm good for 15 minutes. Then I have to rest my eyes! I found some interesting articles on the web I thought I'd share with you. I've been trying to decide if my eye problem is another symptom of hypothyroidism or if I have an additional autoimmune disorder, ocular myasthenia gravis (the mild form). There is a link between ocular myasthenia gravis and thyroid disorders. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myasthenia_gravis/detail_myasthenia_gravis.ht\ m#54553153 Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body. The name myasthenia gravis, which is Latin and Greek in origin, literally means " grave muscle weakness. " . Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and swallowing are most frequently affected. The onset of the disorder may be sudden. Symptoms often are not immediately recognized as myasthenia gravis. In most cases, the first noticeable symptom is weakness of the eye muscles. In others, difficulty in swallowing and slurred speech may be the first signs. The degree of muscle weakness involved in myasthenia gravis varies greatly among patients, ranging from a localized form, limited to eye muscles (ocular myasthenia), to a severe or generalized form in which many muscles..... Symptoms, which vary in type and severity, may include a drooping of one or both eyelids (ptosis), blurred or double vision (diplopia) due to weakness of the muscles that control eye movements, unstable or waddling gait, weakness in arms, hands, fingers, legs, and neck, a change in facial expression, difficulty in swallowing and shortness of breath, and impaired speech (dysarthria). http://ucneurology.uchicago.edu/Neurological_Disorders/NeuroMuscular/Myasthenia_\ Gravis/myasthenia_gravis.html Initially, people with myasthenia gravis may complain about specific muscle weakness, particularly in the eyes, face and neck. They may have difficulty swallowing, chewing or speaking, and may have double vision. They also may feel fatigue, especially later in the day. Symptoms can be aggravated by emotional stress, systemic illness such as a viral respiratory infection, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, and other factors. http://www.myasthenia.org/information/FactsAboutMG.htm The muscle weakness of MG increases with continued activity and improves after periods of rest. The muscles involved may vary greatly from one patient to the next. Weakness may be limited to the muscles controlling eye movements and the eyelids. This form of myasthenia is referred to as ocular MG. http://www.myasthenia.org/information/OcularMG.htm Ocular myasthenia gravis is a form of myasthenia gravis (MG) in which the muscles that move the eyes and control the eyelids are easily fatigued and weakened. These symptoms may be mild to severe. Eye weakness often changes from day to day and over the course of a day. Problems with the eyes are often worse at the end of the day or after the eyes have been used for a prolonged period of time. Many people with ocular MG find that their eye problems are temporarily improved if the eyes are rested by closing them for several minutes when symptoms are troubling....Perhaps the most important difference between eye and eyelid muscles compared with other muscles of the body is that eye muscles respond differently to immune attack. The differences in the response of eye muscles to immune attack may explain why eye muscles are also targeted in other autoimmune conditions, such as autoimmune thyroid disease. http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic325.htm Thyroid disorders may be seen in as many as 10% of patients with MG, and symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism may be present http://www.eyeplastics.co.uk/topics/ptosis/news_ptosis/Ocular%20Aspects%20of%20M\ yasthenia%20Gravis.htm Autoimmune thyroid disease is commonly associated with myasthenia. Either hyper- or hypothyroidism may precede or follow the development of myasthenia.[49,50] Twenty-five percent of those with normal levels of thyroid hormone will have antithyroid antibodies.[50] Conversely, 8% of patients with Graves' disease have antibodies against the acetylcholine receptor.[108] Other autoimmune processes are occasionally found, including polymyositis.[117] In particular, patients with myasthenia and thymoma may be at increased risk for other autoimmune processes,[118] including rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis, polymyositis, pernicious anemia, and thrombocytopenia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I came upon something about this being related to mercury toxicity (amalgam fillings) yesterday. There was a photo a a woman before and after dental cleanup and chelation therapy. In the before photo one eye looked completely closed due to ptosis and in the after photo, normal again. If you Google " mercury and ptosis " you will find lots of references to read. Friday 7:40 am > > > In most cases, the first noticeable symptom is weakness of the eye > muscles. In others, difficulty in swallowing and slurred speech may > be the first signs. The degree of muscle weakness involved in > myasthenia gravis varies greatly among patients, ranging from a > localized form, limited to eye muscles (ocular myasthenia), to a > severe or generalized form in which many muscles..... Symptoms, > which vary in type and severity, may include a drooping of one or > both eyelids (ptosis), blurred or double vision (diplopia) due to > weakness of the muscles that control eye movements, unstable or > waddling gait, weakness in arms, hands, fingers, legs, and neck, a > change in facial expression, difficulty in swallowing and shortness > of breath, and impaired speech (dysarthria). > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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