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 over the years. This was a familiar hallway...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 since I was a child, but my eyes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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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 rest and drinking more fluids. But what about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 look so…off? The whites of my eyes were...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 are looking to add new voices to our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 body by mistake. With TED, the target is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Light Too BrightWhen I was a kid, I would stare into the sun while riding in the car. My mom told me not to but I did it anyway. My small act...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tracking Your TED SymptomsPeople with thyroid eye disease (TED) may experience a variety of symptoms. These may include inflammation, dry and irritated eyes, difficulty closing the eyelids, or double vision, just to name...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Writing on the WallThe first thing I noticed was the swelling under my eyes. I was in a bathroom in a random McDonald’s somewhere in the middle of Iowa. It was the Monday...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Be Your Own Best AdvocateThyroid eye disease (TED) can be a confusing, lonely condition. But it does not have to be. Advocating for yourself can help when navigating a diagnosis, managing symptoms, and finding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt can often be very difficult to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your doctor at your first appointment for thyroid eye...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Is Self-Care Important, and How Can We Practice It?Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept in our world for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined self-care in the 1980s as “activities individuals, families and communities undertake with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Assessing the Severity of Thyroid Eye DiseaseFor people with thyroid eye disease (TED), assessing the severity during its active phase is key. This is because TED only responds to treatment when a person has active symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with thyroid eye disease. New here? We invite you to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
