Managing Light Sensitivity with Thyroid Eye DiseaseWhen I first started experiencing the symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED), I was not quite sure what was happening. My eyes...reactions8comments
Are You Worried Your TED Symptoms Are Returning?I am always worried (scared - okay, beyond terrified) that something bad will happen and thyroid eye disease (TED) will rear its...reactions1comment
My TED Journey: What I Did to Help My Eyes StabilizeI was someone with thyroid eye disease (TED), asking, "What did I do wrong to make myself get this disease?" My eyes...reactions6comments
Navigating the Emotions of the TED Inactive PhaseMy ride on the roller coaster that is thyroid eye disease may have ended but I’m not taking my seatbelt off just...reactionscomments
My Experience Using Steroids for Thyroid Eye DiseaseWhen I was diagnosed with TED in the fall of 2018, the treatment I was offered by my thyroid eye doctor was...reactions5comments
How I Use Eye Masks for Inactive Thyroid Eye Disease PuffinessWhen I wake up, I typically have puffy under-eye-bags from sleeping. One morning I woke up frustrated to see them extra puffy...reactions3comments
Understanding Stress Triggers for Thyroid Eye DiseaseResearch shows that stress can worsen the signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED). Stress has the ability to increase the...reactions5comments
Trusting My GutOnce, at a three-month follow-up appointment for my thyroid eye disease (TED), my TED doctor saw something strange with my eyes. He...reactionscomments
Graves' Disease Triggers and Self-Blame: It's Not Your FaultI have received a lot of messages from individuals with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) over the years. One question...reactionscomments
Tips to Feel More Like Yourself with Thyroid Eye DiseaseMy experience with thyroid eye disease and Graves’ disease was a constant struggle. Every day was difficult, and I felt like my...reactions2comments
Thyroid Eye Disease Recurrence: What Are the Chances?I am in the inactive phase of thyroid eye disease (TED), also called the "quiescent stage." This word alone gives me a...reactionscomments
Three Years Later - Navigating Thyroid Eye Disease After SurgeryMy last surgery for thyroid eye disease (TED) was a little over three years ago. I’ve often said that surgery profoundly helped...reactionscomments
Celebrities with Graves' Disease and TEDSince being diagnosed with Graves' and thyroid eye disease (TED), I have become aware of how many people struggle with autoimmune diseases...reactionscomments
How Doctors Assess Thyroid Eye Disease SeverityFor people with thyroid eye disease (TED), assessing the severity during its active phase is key. This is because TED only responds...reactionscomments
My Thyroid Eye Disease Journey and How I Really FeltSomething that became apparent in my experience with thyroid eye disease (TED) is that other people’s journeys would not be the same...reactions1comment
Watery Eyes? Tips for Managing Makeup with Thyroid Eye DiseaseThroughout my journey with thyroid eye disease (TED), makeup has been a very important tool for me. Like many people with TED...reactionscomments
Restoring Your Rest: A Guide to TED-Friendly SleepIf you have Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), you already know that symptoms like eye bulging and eyelid retraction do not stop when...reactionscomments
Considering Eyelash Extensions with Thyroid Eye DiseaseI have talked a ton previously about my thyroid eye disease (TED). For a little recap, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease...reactions2comments
Self-Care Tips for Thyroid Eye Disease (From People With TED)Thyroid eye disease (TED) can affect people through physical symptoms, like eye pain, swelling, and eyelid retraction, as well as mental and...reactionscomments
Questioning My Reality: What a Head Game!Being diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), just naturally comes with a difficult shift in mentality. Knowing that this is a long...reactions2comments
