7 Tips for Parents with a Chronic IllnessNavigating life with a chronic condition like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix...reactionscomments
Orbital Decompression Surgery Recovery - Part 2Welcome back to the discussion of my experience recovering from orbital decompression surgery. (Please see Part One to read about pain, bruising...reactions4comments
Finding Patience in the MiseryGood for the future, annoying for the present. This is the motto I have been repeating in my head as I go...reactionscomments
Noticing My Eyes After Treatments for HyperthyroidismWhen I first started seeing my endocrinologist, she put me on tapaszole for my hyperthyroidism. I was on that for a while...reactionscomments
What Is Power Posing?Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide...reactionscomments
Recovering from Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Eye DiseaseI was relieved when I was finally scheduled for orbital decompression surgery. In the weeks leading up to surgery, I wanted to...reactions9comments
Four Eyes and Floating WordsThree years ago in early October, I woke up to two smoke detectors on my ceiling. It was early in the morning...reactionscomments
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Thyroid Eye DiseaseIf you have been diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), you may or may not have problems with your thyroid. Despite its...reactionscomments
Rare Disease Day® and TEDThe last day of February is Rare Disease Day® all around the world. It is a day to recognize and raise awareness...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most people would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactionscomments
The Moment I Found Out: My Graves' Disease DiagnosisDuring my early 20’s I was working part-time at a radio station. I had graduated college and immediately started working as soon...reactions2comments
What Not to Say to Someone with Thyroid Eye DiseaseIt is difficult to know what to say when a loved one is going through a unique traumatic experience, especially if it...reactions2comments
The Wall is OffI was walking down the hallway with my mom towards my eye doctor’s office. I had walked down this hallway many times...reactionscomments
My Thyroid Eye Disease JourneyMy Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) journey started when I first got diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. I have always had big eyes ever...reactionscomments
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The 5 Stages: Coping With a New DiagnosisA diagnosis of a temporary condition, like the common cold, may be annoying and require some brief changes such as getting extra...reactionscomments
Who Is That in the Photo?I first noticed that my eyes were changing when I looked at myself in a photo. Something was different. Why did I...reactions2comments
Join Our Team of Advocates!Would you like to share your experiences with thyroid eye disease and help others who are also living with the condition? We...reactionscomments
A Thyroid Eye Disease Conversation Guide for You and Your DoctorThyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease causes your immune system to attack healthy cells in your...reactionscomments
Light Too BrightWhen I was a kid, I would stare into the sun while riding in the car. My mom told me not to...reactionscomments