Is There an Ideal Bedtime?Is there such a thing as an ideal bedtime? Or is there an optimal quantity and quality of sleep that each person needs each night? There is no single answer... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Questions I Had About TED When I Was Initially Diagnosed (Part 1)When I was initially diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I was overwhelmed. There was a lot of significant change happening all at once with the onset of the symptoms... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You've Decided You Want to See a Therapist . . . Now What?Editor’s Note: This article originally was written by Katelyn Harlow and shared by our partner site Cystic-Fibrosis.com. It was a cool, dreary November day. My husband and I were at... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How TED Affected My Quality of LifeDo you sometimes, or often, feel your quality of life has been affected by thyroid eye disease (TED)? Are your days "all about your eyes"? To be transparent, I will admit... By Roxann Kranstover4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Would You Title Your Documentary About Living with Thyroid Eye Disease?We recently conducted the Inaugural Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) In America survey to better understand the daily experiences of people who live with this condition. The survey asked the optional... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insensitive Reactions to People with Thyroid Eye DiseaseSymptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) can be impossible to hide. The effects are often right there on the most visible part of your body – your eyes and face... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Red Flags and Thyroid Eye Disease - How I Found My DoctorIt is hard to find the right doctor for thyroid eye disease. I often see questions online - where do I turn? Who can diagnose me? Does my endocrinologist handle... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Has TED Impacted Your Mental Health?Mental health can be affected by anything at any time. Every person is different, and what impacts you and how you take care of your mental health is unique to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sunglass Hut Gift Card Giveaway!The Sunglass Hut Gift Card Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Summer is here! Don’t let thyroid eye disease (TED) keep you inside! Enter our giveaway for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Another DiagnosisSix months into my thyroid eye disease (TED) journey, I was diagnosed with another eye condition called keratoconus. I needed to get some more imaging done of my eyes that... By Kelly Severseike3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Out of Control with Graves' DiseaseI think...no... I know I have always harbored a certain amount of anxiety. I tend to think deeply, putting everything in its proper place in my mind. With my mental... By Roxann Kranstover3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A “Grave” Concern About The Heart - Graves’ Disease and Heart Rate“What’s so scary about Graves’ disease?” I see this comment online a fair amount to which I think - "What isn’t scary about Graves’ disease?" My experience with Graves’ was... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Credible Health Information on Thyroid Eye DiseaseThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Advocate For Myself at the DoctorsGoing to any doctor can be nerve-wracking. Going to a specialty doctor, whether it be an eye doctor or an endocrinologist for thyroid eye disease (TED), can be overwhelming, especially... By Kelly Severseike3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thyroid Eye Disease Edition: This OR That?Every person is different, and each may prefer certain things over others. So, let's find out what you prefer! Let's play This or That? Seasonal differences in temperature, hobbies or... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips For Someone Getting Diagnosed: Part 2Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a series. Read part 1 here. One thing I have learned is that Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) are like this... By Jillian Siegel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Get the Latest Updates on ThyroidEyeDisease.net?The internet is rife with information on thyroid eye disease (TED). Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps it leaves you feeling like you are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Early Symptoms of TED and My Journey for a DiagnosisI stopped saying, "my eyes hurt," after seeing three optometrists and my general practitioner multiple times, only to get no answers and at times even being dismissed. Let me take... By Roxann Kranstover2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Care and Comfort Items for People With Thyroid Eye DiseaseThyroid eye disease (TED) can affect people through physical symptoms, like eye pain, swelling, and eyelid retraction, as well as mental and emotional symptoms. It is important for all people... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
“The Other Side” of Thyroid Eye DiseaseI suffered from thyroid eye disease for years, and there was little that I could do but wait for treatment. I knew for a long time that multiple surgeries were... By Jessica Hanson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments