Blurred Vision and dizzy

[Joanne123]

Hi, I'm on 100 micrograms of levothyroxine since my TT on the 7th December, last blood tests a week ago where all ok. Today my vision is blurred and I feel strange? I do have a stinking cold. Off to see GP at 12.30 what do you think?

Thanks xx

[shaws Administrator]

You should be due for an increase in medication round about now and your GP should take a blood test to evaluate your thyroid gland. Always get a copy of your blood tests for your own records and you can post here if you have a query. They must include the ranges as labs differ.

This is some information from an archived site and go to the questions dated November 20, 2002 and January 25, 2002. They are not identical to your question and may be technical but give an idea of what action takes place when on thyroid hormones.

web.archive.org/web/2010103...

[Joanne123 in reply to shaws]

Thanks, just got back from gp he wouldn't take a blood test. Said my eyes look fine he doesn't know why I feel dizzy/lightheaded. I asked if it was my medication and he said no, not sure what to do now!

[shaws Administrator]

Did the GP give an idea of when your next blood test was due? How does he know if the dose you are on is sufficient?

Thyroiduk.org says this (but I had a blood test more frequently than listed):-

If your doctor diagnoses you with thyroid disease, he will probably start you on treatment. Information on the different treatments is found in our leaflets, Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. Treatment is usually started with small dosages. You will probably be told to be tested in two or three months and then make another appointment. Your doctor will then look at your test results, discuss your symptoms with you again, especially any improvement, and then make a decision as to whether or not to increase or decrease your dosage.

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/diagno...

I don't know what to suggest and if it doesn't improve, ask to be referred to an Endocrinologist.

[Lizzy1606]

Don't know if this is any help i had a tt in 2007. igot bloods taken one week after op ,then 2wks then 4 wks.(i got a book and i keep a record of bloods and levo doses)