Vision And Balance Problems

I have taken eltroxin for many years. In May of 2010, my doctor changed my meds to synthroid. since early June, I have experienced vision problems with blurring,double vision,broken lines,etc. One optometrist i saw said he thought it was systemic and noted that thyroid problems are notorious for causing vision problems. i had my blood work done and numbers were realy high(75) so my doctor increased the synthroid meds to .125mg . I have dizziness and poor balance especially when changing planes,i.e. from sitting to standing. i can't trust my ability to walk alone across any empty space,mall hallway,etc.I had also experienced nausea ,always in the forenoon. my doctor thinks it is not the synthroid but the thyroid numbers being so high.
Could this be the synthroid?

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I am having the same issues what did they recommend to you?

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It's hard to say, your symptoms could be due to either one, or possibly both.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of Synthroid as possibly including nausea, hair loss, weight changes, headache, and insomnia.

Ref: Synthroid Information

Are you on any other medications?

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