Why I Don't Google My TED SymptomsGoogle is great for a lot of things; Looking up restaurant reviews, finding directions to someplace new, and reading celebrity gossip. But...reactionscomments
My Questions for Our Community MembersI am a team member for this community, I respond to your questions and concerns as you navigate through the challenges of...reactionscomments
Deciding on a DoctorOnce I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease, I had to find an endocrinologist. I feel like for me personally, my symptoms kind...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
My Response to Misconceptions About Thyroid Eye DiseaseOver the years I have heard many myths and misconceptions about thyroid eye disease (TED). Rare diseases are often misunderstood, and this...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What I’m Proud Of - Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Eye Disease, and SingingThe same question has been posed to me several times in interviews and chats with other rare disease advocates - "What are...reactionscomments
Why My Eyes Are Still My FavoriteIf someone were to ask me what my favorite part of my body was before I had thyroid eye disease (TED), I...reactionscomments
Social Media Filters and Thyroid Eye DiseaseLet’s talk social media filters and thyroid eye disease. I am very active on social media as an advocate within the autoimmune...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
Finding My Creativity AgainI am a creative person. I love writing poetry, stories, and journaling. I got a BA in creative writing from Metropolitan State...reactionscomments
I Can't Live With My Eyes ClosedAll I ever wanted to do was close my eyes. The active phase of thyroid eye disease (TED) was 3 years and...reactionscomments
Lesson Learned the Hard WayRecently, I had a moment that put many of my thyroid eye disease (TED) problems into perspective. I hit my head. And...reactionscomments
Waves of Change: Coping With SymptomsThe symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) can cause you to guess and second-guess what might come next. If you ask me...reactionscomments
I'm Still Here for You: Sharing My HopeIt's been a challenging journey since 2017, when Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) joined forces and attacked me at the...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Doctor for TEDFinding a doctor to help you navigate your thyroid eye disease (TED) can be tricky. TED is a rare disease, and few...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
How My Thyroid Eye Disease Affected My FamilyAfter writing several articles about how thyroid eye disease (TED) affected my life, I decided to delve deeper and talk about how...reactionscomments
TED Patients Are Warriors and They Empower Me Every DayI talk a lot about being diagnosed with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease (TED), and how it really messed with my...reactionscomments
Lingering Reminders of TEDLately, I have been bumping my head randomly, but not enough to be concerned but enough to be more aware of this...reactionscomments
