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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Thyroid Eye Disease and Unsolicited AdviceSomehow it feels like the moment I mention that I have autoimmune conditions, suddenly everyone is an expert, even if they have...reactionscomments
ThyroidEyeDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on THYROIDEYEDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
StabilityI recently received some good news. I had a yearly eye exam and a 6 month follow-up with my endocrinologist. Both of...reactionscomments
The Elevator SpeechWhen I was first diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I did not want to believe it. So, simply put, I just...reactions4comments
Seeing My Myself AgainWhile both my eyelids have lowered on their own after the long journey I have been on with thyroid eye disease (TED)...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Don't Let That Double Vision Get the Best of YouI fear my 1970's are showing with that title. Let me explain. I can honestly say, I never really knew what the...reactionscomments
5 Ways I Keep Myself on TrackThere are so many things I do to keep myself on track when it comes to my Graves' disease and thyroid eye...reactionscomments
What Did I Do Wrong? Thoughts on Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Eye DiseaseI have received a lot of messages from individuals with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) over the years. One question...reactionscomments
Explaining Thyroid Eye Disease to OthersThyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare condition. This community is for people living with TED and caregivers or friends and family...reactionscomments
An Open Thank You Letter to My Thyroid Eye Disease SpecialistWhen we last spoke we were having our final post-op appointment before you went on sabbatical for several months. This appointment marked...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Choosing Not to DrinkAfter I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I made a conscious decision not to drink. I was not a big...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
To Go or Not To GoI am the planner. Do you have a band aid? A tissue? An aspirin? A tape measure? Yes, I do, I am...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My Autoimmune Diseases and the Long TermI feel like I have had a ton of time to reflect on everything, from my Graves' disease diagnosis to my thyroid...reactionscomments