General Medicine

» Elaine Moore - Tetnus shot/ reactions

In response to Tetnus shot/ reactions posted by javatlkrs:

Hi,

Vaccinations stimulate the immune system and increase antibody production, including thyroid antibody production if your immune system has been producing thyroid antibodies. The vaccination could be contributing to your eye symptoms and stress can also be contributing. However, the new guidelines suggest that a TSH greater than 2.5 is indicative of hypothyroidism.
You methimazole dose is likely too high. The range for FT4 is 0.8-1.8 and a level of 1.2 is likely too low for your body's needs. Hypothyroidism causes venous congestion and eye puffiness. Hypothyroidism also causes your gland to speed up its activity trying to fix the problem. This causes increased thyroid antibody production. Why don't you call your doctor and see if you can lower your methimazole dose based on those results. Best to you, Elaine