Cataracts: Not Part of My Game PlanGoing in for my second follow-up appointment months after strabismus surgery (eye muscle surgery), I hoped I could get a prescription for new glasses. I had trouble seeing distance and... By Sherri Deck2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 same time. Reflecting on many of those days... By Roxann Kranstover4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reflecting on Active Phase Photos with Thyroid Eye DiseaseI do not enjoy looking at photos and videos of myself from when I was in the active phase of thyroid eye disease (TED). Granted, I didn't take many because... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 I gashed it. I was getting something out... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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, this is perhaps the most challenging aspect of... By Gail Grim3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Eyes Have Stabilized; What Did I Do Right?I was someone with thyroid eye disease (TED), asking, "What did I do wrong to make myself get this disease?" My eyes have finally stabilized, but I still ask myself... By Roxann Kranstover3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Daily Routine with Thyroid Eye DiseaseAt this point in my journey with thyroid eye disease (TED), I've had 4 surgeries to help reverse some of the damage caused by TED. These surgeries certainly helped a... By Jessica Hanson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going Out on a Sunny DayGoing out on a sunny day while managing the symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) can be challenging. In this video I describe some of the accommodations I make to... By Gail Grim1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 increase in repetition. My eyes see something but... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 if I did not want to miss out... By Roxann Kranstover3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active and Inactive TEDThere is no clear definite answer or moment to when I went from the active phase of thyroid eye disease (TED) to inactive phase. It happened over a series of... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Diagnosis ProcessFor a few years, doctors' waiting rooms were common place in my life. At first, there was a lot of fear around it because I did not know what was... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience of Graves' Disease Overtaking Hashimoto’sWhile thyroid eye disease (TED) was controlling a lot of my life, at the same time, I was dealing with the onset of Graves' disease. I was diagnosed with TED... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
AcceptanceAcceptance...oh, how I dreaded that word sometimes, but yet, to have acceptance of some aspects of our life can bring such peace. I am sure like many others, I seem... By Roxann Kranstover3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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), the habit of looking at my eyes first... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 never heard of the diseases. And I know... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Positive Interactions with Thyroid Eye DiseaseI find that it is unfortunately all too easy to write about the negative or hurtful comments I have received in relationship to thyroid eye disease (TED). In fact I... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 drinker anyway so it was not much of... By Kelly Severseike3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Eyes Have StabilizedThe ongoing question that went through my mind daily was, "Will my eyes ever go back to normal again?" Whether it was a whisper to myself or a desperate plea... By Roxann Kranstover3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments