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
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting a Second Opinion for Thyroid Eye DiseaseA diagnosis of any disease or life-altering condition like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You may also be curious about... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovering from Upper Eyelid SurgeryIf you are reading this, perhaps you or a loved one is scheduling upper eyelid surgery for thyroid eye disease (TED) and are wondering what to expect. I’m hoping that... By Jessica Hanson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Tips for Someone Just Getting DiagnosedOnce I started becoming very vocal about having Graves’ disease, and writing about my experience on social media, I started getting more messages asking me questions and talking about what... By Jillian Siegel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 it can also be an overwhelming tool when... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Chose a ThyroidectomyI must have looked like a terrified mouse when I met the endocrinologist who diagnosed me with Graves’ disease. I sat in the exam room with my heart racing and... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Self-Care is So ImportantSelf-care is so important. I feel like it is often something that a lot of people do not put high on their list. We are so busy all the time... By Jillian Siegel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Diagnosis and SymptomsA diagnosis of a rare disease like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be difficult to accept. People may feel overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, or angry. They also may feel relieved to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cruising with TEDThe summer after I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I went on vacation with my family. This wasn’t any old family vacation, it was a vacation with my... By Kelly Severseike3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Makeup Helped Me Cope With Thyroid Eye DiseaseI’ve always been fascinated by the art of makeup, the way color, shading, and shadow can manipulate shapes. It can highlight some features while taking the focus away from others... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Having a Good Support SystemWhen diagnosed with anything, it really always helps to have people around you that you can lean on. It is scary for some people to go through life changes alone... By Jillian Siegel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: What Made You Want to Be a TED Advocate?You are your best advocate. You know your body and your condition better than anyone else. Of course, you likely have a team of doctors who help support you in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How TED Impacted My Mental HealthI have always had anxiety. Since I was a kid, I had always worried about all the big and small details of my life. Overthinking a lot of things on... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments