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 TeamBookmark for later Reactions 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 SeverseikeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endocrinologists and Their Role in TEDThyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune disorder. In TED, your body mistakes healthy cells behind your eyes for foreign invader cells and attacks them. Your immune system can attack... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Okay to Not Feel Strong - Thoughts on Thyroid Eye DiseaseSomething that people tell me quite frequently regarding my journey with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) is, "Wow, you’re so strong to have gone through all that." Honestly... By Jessica HansonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms. . . ... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Repeat After Me: You Are Not Alone!Finding out about my Graves' disease diagnosis and later my thyroid eye disease (TED) diagnosis, I definitely felt alone. I mean, I did not know anyone else who was diagnosed... By Jillian SiegelBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How TED Changed My EyesMy eyes changed over one summer. It was gradual in the moment but obvious in pictures. I did not notice a difference until fall and even then I was told... By Kelly SeverseikeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keep Calm and Spoon OnHave you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance you may consider yourself a spoonie or relate to... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Rollercoaster Ride That Is TEDOnce I seemingly had my Graves’ disease a little more under control, that’s really when I noticed a significant issue with my eyes. I was sent to an eye doctor... By Jillian SiegelBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 body was spinning wildly out of control. I... By Jessica HansonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keratitis and Thyroid Eye DiseaseKeratitis can impact people with the autoimmune condition known as thyroid eye disease (TED). Both diseases involve inflammation. In keratitis, the cornea (the see-through layer on top of the iris... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thinking About Going Gluten Free? Do This First.“If I stop eating gluten will it help my thyroid eye disease symptoms?” I have seen this question posed online more times than I can recall. And I understand why... By Jessica HansonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Timeline of MigrainesI have my first migraine in the summer of 2018. On a random day in June, my head starts to hurt. It’s on the right side of my forehead and... By Kelly SeverseikeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thyroid Eye Disease in ChildrenThyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease. In TED, the immune system mistakenly attacks tissues near the eye. This results in inflammation and damage to the muscles, tissues, and... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Tracking Thyroid Eye Disease SymptomsIt was a scary moment when I first realized that my eyes were changing. I had been practicing makeup techniques for my wedding later that year, and something was off... By Jessica HansonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Graves’ Disease and TED Changed My PerspectivePrior to being diagnosed with Graves’ Disease and thyroid eye disease (TED), I feel like my perspective was completely different. I did not think about the fact that many people... By Jillian SiegelBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Argument for Stick-On PrismsWhen I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I had really bad double vision. My reality was flipped upside down within a matter of weeks and it was all... By Kelly SeverseikeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions, like thyroid eye disease (TED), often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating can be frequent side effects... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With SteroidsWhen I was diagnosed with TED in the fall of 2018, the treatment I was offered by my thyroid eye doctor was steroids. Steroids would decrease the swelling around my... By Kelly SeverseikeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Not to Say to Someone with Thyroid Eye Disease : Part 2My initial article on this topic led to several in-depth discussions with individuals in the chronic illness community. The general consensus - it is very difficult to know what the... By Jessica HansonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
