I Am Tired of Thyroid Eye DiseaseI am tired. Deep down in my bones and in my heart, I am tired. I am tired of thinking about my eyes multiple times a day. I am tired...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Going Through the Motions of EmotionFrom October 2018 to March 2020, I was in a constant state of worry over my eyes. Being worried was nothing new to me but suddenly I had something specific...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 of your body – your eyes and face...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My TED Symptoms Throughout the Active PhaseIn a past article, I addressed my initial symptoms of eye sensitivity and eye pain, which led me to search for a diagnosis. Before we get an actual diagnosis of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Thyroid Eye Disease In America Survey: Diagnosis and ManagementIn our first ever Thyroid Eye Disease In America Survey, we collected information from 100 people, ages 18 and over, about their experiences of living with thyroid eye disease (TED)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Red Flags and Thyroid Eye Disease - How I Found My DoctorIt is hard to find the right doctor for thyroid eye disease. I often see questions online - where do I turn? Who can diagnose me? Does my endocrinologist handle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Has TED Impacted Your Mental Health?Mental health can be affected by anything at any time. Every person is different, and what impacts you and how you take care of your mental health is unique to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sunglass Hut Gift Card Giveaway!The Sunglass Hut Gift Card Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Summer is here! Don’t let thyroid eye disease (TED) keep you inside! Enter our giveaway for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Another DiagnosisSix months into my thyroid eye disease (TED) journey, I was diagnosed with another eye condition called keratoconus. I needed to get some more imaging done of my eyes that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Out of Control with Graves' DiseaseI think...no... I know I have always harbored a certain amount of anxiety. I tend to think deeply, putting everything in its proper place in my mind. With my mental...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A “Grave” Concern About The Heart - Graves’ Disease and Heart Rate“What’s so scary about Graves’ disease?” I see this comment online a fair amount to which I think - "What isn’t scary about Graves’ disease?" My experience with Graves’ was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Credible Health Information on Thyroid Eye DiseaseThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
